Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 2.31 g, 12h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. VF.

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Lot: 576. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 2.31 g, 12h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS PIVS A [sic], radiate and draped bust right / SALV S AVG, Salus standing left, holding patera and cornucopia. RIC V –. Dark brown patina with verdigris and coppery surfaces, cleaning scratches. VF. Extremely rare and possibly unique with this unusual obverse legend with PIVS spelled out.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Baldwin’s of St. James’s 26 (22 November 2018), lot 14.


Closing Date and Time: 6 November 2024 at 13:11:40 ET.

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