Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 3.10 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. Fine.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1141. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 3.10 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. [INV]ICTO ET CARAVSI[O AVG], jugate busts of Sol, radiate, and Carausius, radiate and cuirassed left / [FORTV]NA, Fortuna seated left on wheel, holding rudder and cornucopia; MC. RIC V 234 . Dark brown patina, roughness. Fine. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 21 September 2004.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:46:40 ET.

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