Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 3.11 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 566
Lot: 707.
Closing Date: Jul 17 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 3.11 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Prince standing left, holding signa and vertical scepter. RIC V 947 corr. (bust type); Hunter 187. Dark green patina, struck from a worn reverse die, reverse slightly off center. VF. Extremely rare. R2 in RIC. One in CoinArchives.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Timeline, November 2006.

RIC gives the bust type as radiate and draped while citing the Hunter coin which is radiate, draped, and cuirassed as is this coin.

Closing Date and Time: 17 July 2024 at 13:55:20 ET.

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