Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Denarius (18mm, 3.24 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 566
Lot: 711.
Closing Date: Jul 17 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Denarius (18mm, 3.24 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P AV, Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Salus standing left, feeding serpent rising from [altar] at feet to left and holding cornucopia. RIC V –; Shiel pl. V, 5 (this coin). Earthen brown-green patina, light scratches, rub at high points. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 10 May 2005. Ex Spink circa 1970’s (as per Shiel).


Closing Date and Time: 17 July 2024 at 13:56:40 ET.

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