Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.30 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 964.
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 (22.5mm, 4.30 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SECV[RI] TAS AVG, Securitas standing left, legs crossed, resting hand on head and leaning on column to right; C. Cf. RIC V 406 (for similar). Dark brown patina, areas of weakness. Near EF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 20 August 2002.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 15:21:00 ET.

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