Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (16.5mm, 4.20 g, 11h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. Good VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 2
Lot: 1164. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (16.5mm, 4.20 g, 11h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right / VIR[...] AVG, Virtus standing left, resting hand on shield set on ground to left and holding spear. RIC V 696. Dark brown patina with some green. Good VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Evan Salholm Collection (Baldwin’s 90, 24 September 2014), lot 1422, purchased from Mike Vosper, 7 January 1993.


Closing Date and Time: 26 September 2024 at 10:54:20 ET.

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