Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 2.79 g, 8h). ‘C’ mint. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 574
Lot: 567.
Closing Date: Nov 6 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 200

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 2.79 g, 8h). ‘C’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right / VIRTV TI AVG, Hercules standing right, holding club set on ground to left and bow; lion’s skin hanging over arm; C. RIC V – but cf. 1057 (for similar issue at the uncertain mint) = Hunter 200. Green patina, cleaning scratches. Near VF.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Nigel Mills, 10 September 2004.


Closing Date and Time: 6 November 2024 at 13:08:40 ET.

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