Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 3.11 g, 7h). Uncertain mint. VF.

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Lot: 674. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 3.11 g, 7h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right / RES T I[T SAECVL], Carausius standing facing, head left, holding globe in outstretched right hand and spear, being crowned by Victory, to right, standing left, holding palm frond. RIC V 971 (citing Webb who cites the Hunter coin); Hunter 157. Glossy dark green patina, minor die wear. VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 16 February 2012.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 13:44:20 ET.

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