Gems of the World Coins
Of the international coins we are listing, are truly rare and collector's items.
Our Prices are Better than those on eBay and the like. Our SILVER coins are listed at melt value or less, with the exception of very high-value coins. If the price seems high....the coin's value is at least double or more, or very very rare.

Please do some research, and be amazed.

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Taking a risk by placing this on auction at a low start.

But a serious collector would appreciate a good bidding experience.

Silver Antoninianus of Carus

283-282 AD

Antoninianus

Numerianus

PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

Weight: 3.55 grams

Diameter: 20-24mm 

Rarity index: 93-100 / 97-100

Rarity 93/100 or 97/100 Top 1-7 % of rare coins

A "Rarity Index of 93" indicates a high level of rarity for a specific coin, as the index ranges from 0 (extremely common) to 100 (the rarest).

A Numista rarity index of 97 indicates an extremely rare item.  meaning only one or a very small number of exists

What makes it rare?

The Difference in Officina: clearly identifiable is the  last 3 numbers XXI 

The 6th Officina is very rare in itself

If it is the 5th Officina, then it is the holy grail.

***Officina Visible at the bottom area where the hole is***

Only further study van reveal and confirm that. Ultrasonic cleaning, conservation to remove concretion

The hole is not modern

All other parameters meet the criteria spot on

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This coin had been discussed and identified by a team of top European Numismatists

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