Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.93 g, 9h). ‘C’ mint. EF.

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Lot: 480. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.93 g, 9h). ‘C’ mint. IMP C M CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right / LAETI TIA AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor; C. RIC V 255 var. (obv. legend). Toned wonderfully complete silvering, minor porosity. EF. Well struck. Uncommon with this longer obverse legend.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 18 October 2000.


Closing Date and Time: 11 September 2024 at 12:39:40 ET.

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