Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (25mm, 4.52 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 575
Lot: 670.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (25mm, 4.52 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Salus standing left, holding scepter and feeding serpent from patera which is coiled about and rising from altar at feet to left; S|C//–. RIC V 519 var. (bust type). Dark olive green-brown patina, slight obverse die wear. Good VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Künker 97 (7 March 2005), lot 1851.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 13:43:00 ET.

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