Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23.5mm, 3.78 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. Near VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 Roman Imperial, Silver Estimate: $ 500 |
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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23.5mm, 3.78 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. Radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield / LIBERALITAS AVG, Carausius, seated left on curule chair on low platform, holding olive branch; to right, Liberalitas standing left holding tesserae and cornucopia; to left, citizen ascending steps to platform; C. RIC V.5 2427 (forthcoming); RIC V 278. Dark green and brown patina. Near VF. Extremely rare. |