204, Lot: 219. Estimate $100. Sold for $155. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.65 g, 7h). Uncertain mint. VIRTVA CARAVSI, radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder, shield on left arm / PROVID AVG, Providentia standing left, holding baton and cornucopia. RIC V 955. Near VF, dark brown patina, rough surfaces. Rare obverse legend and bust type.

From the J.S. Vogelaar Collection.