Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 3.14 g, 6h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. Good VF.

Triton XXVIII – Session 6
Lot: 6141.

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 500

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 3.14 g, 6h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS IVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right / VIRTV S AVG, Minerva standing left, resting hand on shield set on ground to left, and holding spear. RIC V 699. Dark brown patina, somewhat off center. Good VF. Extremely rare. R2 in the old RIC with Webb citing his 1907 catalog where he cited Sir Henry H. Howorth’s Collection.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Baldwin’s of St. James’s 26 (22 November 2018), lot 26. Reportedly ex P. Webb Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 23 January 2025 at 10:46:40 ET.



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