Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.62 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Near EF.

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Lot: 569. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 2.62 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV, radiate and draped bust right / PIET AS AV, Pietas standing left, sacrificing at altar at feet to left. RIC V 938 var. (rev. legend). Dark olive brown-green patina, slight die wear. Near EF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 18 February 2003.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 13:09:20 ET.

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