Carinus augustus, 283 – 285. Aureus, Siscia 284, AV 4.52 g. IMP C CARINVS P F AVG Laureate and cuirassed bust r., with drapery on l. shoulder. Rev. SPE – S – AVGG Spes advancing l., holding flower and raising skirt. C 127 var. (no drapery). RIC 311. Mazzini 127 var. (this coin). Biaggi 1672 (this coin). Calicó 4361 (this coin).
Rare. Almost invisible mark and a minor edge nick at twelve
o’clock on reverse, otherwise extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 49, 2008, B.d.B, 410. Privately purchased in 1958. From the Biaggi and Retired Banker collections.
Price realized | 11'000 CHF |
Starting price | 5'600 CHF |
Estimate | 7'000 CHF |