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Aureus with bust of Carus
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 282
Mint: Siscia
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 19 mm. Weight: 4.31 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Gift of Michael C. Ruettgers
Accession Number2009.2540
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: bust of Carus, draped, cuirassed, and laureate, to the right
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Reverse: Victory standing on globe, holding wreath in outstretched right hand, palm branch in left
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Reverse: Victory standing on globe, holding wreath in outstretched right hand, palm branch in left
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ProvenanceBy date unknown: Clarence S. Bement (1843-1923) Collection, Philadelphia; by 1924: with Naville & Cie, Lucerne, Switzerland (Auction 8, The Clarence S. Bement Collection of Greek and Roman Coins, June 25ff., 1924, lot 1427); purchased by Victor Adda (1885-1965) at Naville & Cie Auction 8, thence by descent; by 1984: with Christie, Manson & Woods Ltd., 8 King Street, St. James's, London SW1Y 6QT, England (Auction [Highly Important Ancient Coins: The Property of a Lady], October 9, 1984, lot 140); by 1991: with Bank Leu Numismatics Ltd., In Gassen 20 CH 8001, Zürich, Switzerland (Auction 52 [Greek and Roman Coins from a Distinguished American Collection, May 15, 1991, lot 258); by 2004: with Leu Numismatik AG, In Gassen 20 CH 8001, Zürich, Switzerland (Auction 91, May 10, 2004, lot 658); 2004: purchased by Michael C. Ruettgers; June 17, 2009: gift of Michael C. Ruettgers to MFA