Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23.5mm, 4.17 g, 7h). Uncertain mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 974.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 200

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23.5mm, 4.17 g, 7h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right / FORTVN [...] RDVX, Fortuna seated left on wheel, holding rudder and cornucopia. RIC V 794 var. (rev. legend). Dark green patina, cleaning/smoothing scratches. VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 16 February 2012. Ex Spink.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 15:24:20 ET.

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