Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.03 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Near EF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2 Roman Imperial, Silver Sold For $ 4 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.03 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS [...], laureate and trabeate bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / PRINCIPI [...]ENT, prince standing left, holding olive branch and scepter. RIC V 721 var. (bust type); Shiel p. 123, 29 var. (same). Toned, chipped, light deposits. Near EF. Extremely rare. |