Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.38 g, 8h). ‘SC’ mint. Struck circa AD 290-291. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 607. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 4.38 g, 8h). ‘SC’ mint. Struck circa AD 290-291. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Genius, turreted, standing left, feeding serpent coiled about and rising from altar set at his feet to left and holding cornucopia; S|C//–. RIC V.5 3344 (this coin cited and illustrated). Dark brown-green patina, minor flan crack. Good VF. Extremely rare. One of two examples cited in RIC V.5. The other residing in a public collection.

From the Chris Bailey Collection, purchased from Ken Elks. Reportedly found in Belgium circa 1979.


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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