Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 4.86 g, 6h). Legionary issue. ‘C’ mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 558. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 4.86 g, 6h). Legionary issue. ‘C’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / LEG IIII FLAV, centaur walking left, raising hand and holding rudder; C. Cf. RIC V 272-3 (for similar issues). Glossy green patina, minor weakness, light cleaning scratches. Good VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 16 February 2012.


Closing Date and Time: 6 November 2024 at 13:05:40 ET.

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