Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 2.05 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 126 Roman Imperial, Silver Estimate: $ 2 000 |
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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 2.05 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARA[V]SIVS AVG, laureate and draped bust right / MONET A • AVG, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia. RIC V.5 254 (forthcoming; this coin noted); cf. RIC V 717 (for similar issue); cf. Shiel p. 122, 20 (same); cf. RSC 71 (same). Attractively toned with some iridescence, some porosity, minor edge chip, minor scratches under tone. Good VF. Unique. Only this coin noted in RIC V.5. |