Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (15.5mm, 3.64 g, 6h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1156.
Closing Date: Sep 26 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 200

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (15.5mm, 3.64 g, 6h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Galley right, with rowers, waves below; OPR(retrograde). RIC V – but cf. 649 (for reverse type). Brown-green patina, edge chips. Near VF. Extremely rare. Struck on a very compact flan.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 16 February 2012.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:51:40 ET.

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