Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 4.50 g, 12h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1155.
Closing Date: Sep 26 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 4.50 g, 12h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG, Radiate and draped bust right / FORTVNA RED, Fortuna standing left, holding baton(?) or rudder(?) and cornucopia. RIC V 642. Dark red-brown and green patina. VF. The baton or rudder very poorly cut; more closely resembling scales.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 10 October 2001.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:51:20 ET.

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