Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 3.38 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. VF.

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Lot: 501. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 3.38 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right / VIRT V S AVG, Jupiter and Hercules standing facing one another, Jupiter holding thunderbolt and scepter and Hercules holding club, together clasping hands; SMC. RIC V –. Dark green-brown patina, die wear. VF. Unpublished and likely unique.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Spink Numismatic Circular CVIII (June 2000), no. 2277.


Closing Date and Time: 11 September 2024 at 12:46:40 ET.

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