Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (24.5mm, 4.73 g, 1h). Uncertain mint. EF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 984. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (24.5mm, 4.73 g, 1h). Uncertain mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right bust right / Pietas standing left, dropping incense into altar to left. Cf. RIC V 938 (for similar). Dark brown patina. EF. Extremely rare. None in CoinArchives.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 15 June 1999.

Possibly unique. None in CoinArchives and with a different obverse legend and bust type than RIC V 938.

Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 15:27:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.