Carus. AD 282-283. Double Antonininus (23mm, 4.53 g, 6h). Siscia mint. 2nd emission, mid November AD 282. Good VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 Roman Imperial, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Carus. AD 282-283. Double Antonininus (23mm, 4.53 g, 6h). Siscia mint. 2nd emission, mid November AD 282. Confronted busts of Sol, radiate and draped, and Carus, radiate and cuirassed / Felicitas standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus and transverse scepter; •X•I•. RIC V 99; Pink VI/2, p. 42. Dark green-brown deposits over gilding, cleaning scratches. Good VF. Very rare. Lot includes a letter from H. Thompson of the British Museum detailing conservation work done on the coin, dated 6 March 1934. |