Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.10 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. VF.

Electronic Auction 575
Lot: 655. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.10 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F IN AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / PROVI D AVGGG, Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe set at feet to left and cornucopia; S|P//C. RIC V 366 var. (obv legend); Bourne 120 var. (same). Dark brown patina with some green and earthen deposits, slight roughness, cleaning scratches. VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 272 (25 January 2012), lot 426.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 13:38:00 ET.

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