Roman Silver & Bronze Coins

Sale 87    8–11 Apr 2008   Hotel InterContinental   Sydney

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Lot 4375    SESSION 13 (Friday 9.30am)    Roman Silver & Bronze Coins

Estimate $300
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CARUS, (A.D. 282-283), Rome mint, billon antoninianus, issued 282, (4.42 grams), obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, radiate cuirassed bust of Carus to right, rev. around IOVI VICTORI, Jupiter standing to left holding Victory and sceptre, BKA in exergue, (cf.S.12171, RIC 38, C.37); Carinus, (A.D. 283-285), Rome mint, issued 284-5, billon antoninianus, (3.31 grams), obv. IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right of Carinus, rev. around AETERNIT AVGG, Aeternitas standing to left holding phoenix on globe and lifting robe, KA**G* in exergue, (S.12340, RIC 247, C.16). Both original silvering, extremely fine and scarce. (2)

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    Estimate $300

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