Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 2.79 g, 8h). ‘C’ mint. Near VF.

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Lot: 567. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 2.79 g, 8h). ‘C’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS AVG, radiate and draped bust right / VIRTV TI AVG, Hercules standing right, holding club set on ground to left and bow; lion’s skin hanging over arm; C. RIC V – but cf. 1057 (for similar issue at the uncertain mint) = Hunter 200; CGB MBS 13, 1034 (same rev. die). Green patina, cleaning scratches. Near VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Nigel Mills, 10 September 2004.


Closing Date and Time: 6 November 2024 at 13:08:40 ET.

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