Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 2.66 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1147. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 2.66 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P AV, radiate and draped bust left / CON CORD, Neptune seated left (on sea serpent(?)), holding anchor and trident. Cf. RIC V 754 (for similar reverse). Dark brown patina, light roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare and likely unique.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Glendining’s 30888 (27 April 2000), lot 148.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:48:40 ET.

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