Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 4.27 g, 9h). Uncertain mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 985.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 400

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 4.27 g, 9h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / RENOV ROMAN, She-wolf standing right, head facing, suckling the twins (Romulus and Remus). Cf. RIC V 968 (for similar issue). Pale green and dark brown patina. VF. Possibly a new combination. None in CoinArchives.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 30 May 2001.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 15:28:00 ET.

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