Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 576
Lot: 705.
Closing Date: Dec 4 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 4.32 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / LAETI TIA AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor set on ground to right; S|C//–. RIC V 458 var. (bust type). Toned near complete silvering, slight die shift on reverse. Near EF. An excellent obverse.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 16 November 2000.


Closing Date and Time: 4 December 2024 at 13:54:40 ET.

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