Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (15.5mm, 3.64 g, 6h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. Near VF.

Triton XXVIII – Session 6
Lot: 6139. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (15.5mm, 3.64 g, 6h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. Radiate and cuirassed bust right / Galley right, with rowers, waves below; OPR(retrograde). RIC V – but cf. 649 (for reverse type). Brown-green patina, edge chips. Near VF. Extremely rare. Struck on a very compact flan.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 16 February 2012.


Closing Date and Time: 23 January 2025 at 10:46:00 ET.



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