Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 986.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 4.44 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIR TV S AVG, Britannia standing right, holding standard, clasping hands with Carausius, standing left, holding spear; XX. RIC V 1094 var. (obv. legend). Rough green patina. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Mike Vosper, 7 December 2005.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 15:28:20 ET.

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