Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.11 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. VF.

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Lot: 555. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.11 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna seated left on wheel, holding rudder and cornucopia; C. RIC V 239 var. (rev. legend). Dark brown and green patina, roughness, minor scrape. VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 8 March 2011.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 13:04:40 ET.

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