Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 2.59 g, 4h). Uncertain mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 676. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 2.59 g, 4h). Uncertain mint. IMP [CAR]AVSIVS P F A, radiate and draped bust right / PA X AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical scepter; uncertain object to right between Pax and the scepter. RIC V.5 1370; RIC V –; W. Gardner, “A Find of Coins of Carausius from the Little Orme’s Head” in NC 1956, p. 228, 320 (this coin). Glossy dark brown surfaces. Good VF. Likely unique variety with this obverse legend and the uncertain object on the reverse.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 146 (25 April 2018), lot 94; Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin 558 (December 1964), no. B990; Willoughby Gardner Collection; Little Orme’s Head, 1907 Hoard (IRBCH 867).


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 13:45:00 ET.

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