Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.03 g, 7h). Uncertain mint. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 607.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 500

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.03 g, 7h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PROV IDENTI, Providentia standing left, holding baton near globe at feet to left and cornucopia. RIC V.5 1487 (forthcoming); cf. RIC V 961 (for similar type). Dark brown patina with some olive-green and red highlights, a couple spots of weakness. Near EF. Rare. A wonderful flan and strike. Well centered and with excellent details.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 20 August 2002.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 17 September at 2 PM ET.

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