Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Denarius (18mm, 3.24 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Near VF.Electronic Auction 566 Roman Imperial, Silver Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Denarius (18mm, 3.24 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P AV, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Salus standing left, feeding serpent rising from [altar] at feet to left and holding cornucopia. RIC V –; Shiel pl. V, 5 (this coin). Earthen brown-green patina, light scratches, rub at high points. Near VF. Extremely rare. |