Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 4.39 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1153.
Closing Date: Sep 26 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 4.39 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. VIC TORIA CARAV[...] , radiate and cuirassed bust right, holding spear over shoulder / [V]IR TV S AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical scepter. RIC V –. Dark olive brown-green patina, obverse die break, slightly off center. VF. Very rare. Unusual with the legend for Virtus paired with the figure of Pax.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 31 December 2005.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:50:40 ET.

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