Carus. AD 282-283. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 4.60 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint. 2nd emission, early December AD 282.

CNG Feature Auction 114
Lot: 983. Estimated: $ 7 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 12 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carus. AD 282-283. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 4.60 g, 12h). Cyzicus mint. 2nd emission, early December AD 282. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS CARI INVICTI AVG, Hercules, naked, standing right, leaning on club with lion’s skin on rock; K. RIC V 117; Pink VI/2, p. 53; Calicó 4294; Biaggi 1652 var. (crescent in exergue); Mazzini 118. Lustrous, die break on obverse, minor marks. Good VF.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 114 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2020. This lot is in Session 3, which begins 14 May 2020 at 9 AM ET.

UPDATE: As the CNG staff and many of our clients remain under social distancing and other restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CNG 114 will be held as an internet only auction. The sale will take place as scheduled on 13-14 May 2020.

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