ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Carus (282-283). Aureus ND, Alexandria ? Av IMP CAESAR M AVR CARVS AVG. Laureate bust draped right. Rv. VICTO - R - C - ARO. Victory holding a crown advancing right. Calicó 4280a = this copy! - RIC ; Gold - 4.67 g - 19 mm - 12 h From a sale Classical Numismatic group 42, 29 May 1997, No. 1086 "Unpublished" then Hirsch Nachf. 200, 1998, No. 42 and finally collection Maître Robert Schuman (1953-2022), Künker 397, 14 November 2023, No. 2869. NGC MS 5/5 3/5 brushed (6828412-001). On a slightly oblong blank, the right is complete and the reverse barely off-centre. Close to mint condition, with a delicate golden patina over the original gloss. Barely rubbed. Almost corner flower. On the death of Probus, Carus, Prefect of the Praetorium from Narbonne, was proclaimed Emperor by the army. He immediately conferred the title of Caesar on his sons, Carinus and Numerian, then launched a series of victorious campaigns against the Quads and Sarmatians before turning his attention to the Persians. He advanced through Armenia into Sassanid territory and captured the Persian capital of Ctesiphon. In late July or early August 283, he died suddenly. According to the Augustan History, he was struck by lightning, but it is also likely that he was assassinated by Aper, prefect of the Praetorium, or by Diocletian, commander of the imperial guard. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.