Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Near EF.

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Lot: 662. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.49 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AV, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / LAETIT IA AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor set on ground to right; S|C//–. RIC V 456 var. (obv. legend). Dark green patina over toned near complete silvering. Near EF. A most attractive coin.

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


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 13:40:20 ET.

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