Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.79 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. Near EF.

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Lot: 475. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.79 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P AV, radiate and draped bust right / COME S AVG, Victory advancing right, holding palm frond over shoulder and wreath in outstretched hand; –|C//–. RIC V 201 var. (position of mint mark). Dark brown patina with toned partial silvering and spots of verdigris. Near EF. Very rare. Attractive in hand.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Nigel Mills, 20 August 2004.


Closing Date and Time: 11 September 2024 at 12:38:00 ET.

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