Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 4.14 g, 12h). Earlier style. Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 590
Lot: 740.
Closing Date: Jul 2 2025 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 200

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 4.14 g, 12h). Earlier style. Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. IMP CARAVSIV[S P F A]VG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [MART] I PA CIF, Mars, wearing military attire, advancing left, holding branch, transverse spear, and shield. RIC V.5 1148 (this coin cited). Dark brown patina with some verdigris, roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare. One of only four examples cited in RIC V.5.

From the Hengist & Horsa Collection. Ex Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 18 November 2003.


Closing Date and Time: 2 July 2025 at 14:06:20 ET.

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