Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.61 g, 11h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. VF.

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Lot: 575. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.61 g, 11h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Virtus standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear and shield in left. RIC V 698. Dark green-brown patina, light roughness. VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex William Christopher Boyd Collection (Baldwin’s 42, 26 September 2005), lot 674 (part of), purchased from W. S. Lincoln, February 1903 (with ticket).


Closing Date and Time: 6 November 2024 at 13:11:20 ET.

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