Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 3.18 g, 6h). Uncertain mint (Miscellaneous Mint Marks I). Struck circa AD 286-287. Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 600. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 3.18 g, 6h). Uncertain mint (Miscellaneous Mint Marks I). Struck circa AD 286-287. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; XXID. RIC V.5 (714) (this coin cited and illustrated). Dark green patina. Near VF. Extremely rare, one of two examples cited in RIC V.5. Both from the same dies.

From the Chris Bailey Collection, purchased 25 October 1990. Found at Lewes, East Sussex.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 133 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 15-16 September 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Three – Lot 595-896 will be held Wednesday morning, 16 September 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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