Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.03 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1146.
Closing Date: Sep 26 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 000

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.03 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS [...], laureate and trabeate bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / PRINCIPI [...]ENT, prince standing left, holding olive branch and scepter. RIC V 721 var. (bust type); Shiel p. 123, 29 var. (same). Toned, chipped, light deposits. Near EF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 11 August 2004.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:48:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.