Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23.5mm, 4.03 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. EF.

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Lot: 656. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23.5mm, 4.03 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right / PROVI D EN AVG, Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe set at feet to left and cornucopia; S|C//C. RIC V – but cf. 373 and 376 (for similar issues). Glossy dark brown patina, slight weakness, faint cleaning scratches. EF. Rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 23 May 2002.


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

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