Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.21 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1152.
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 (21mm, 3.21 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [RESTI]T S AECV[L], Carausius standing left, holding hand outstretched and spear, being crowned by Victory standing left, holding palm frond. RIC V 971 var. (bust type). Green and brown patina, edge split. VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 6 February 2012.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:50:20 ET.

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