Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.44 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Near EF.

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Lot: 567. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.44 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P AVG, radiate and draped bust right / FIDES M I LITVM, Fides standing left, holding a signa in each hand. RIC V 783 var. (obv. legend). Attractive dark red-brown patina with verdigris. Near EF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s, 5 December 2001.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 13:08:40 ET.

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