Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (24mm, 4.32 g, 12h). Londinium (London) mint. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 126 Roman Imperial, Billon Estimate: $ 750 |
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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (24mm, 4.32 g, 12h). Londinium (London) mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield / PA X AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and long scepter; F|O//ML. RIC V.5 2037 (forthcoming); RIC V 103. Toned near complete silvering. Near EF. Very rare. Only ten examples noted in RIC V.5. Wonderful with such substantial silvering. |