Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 4.58 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 124
Lot: 693. Estimated: $ 750

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 4.58 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right / HERCVLI CONS AVG, Hercules standing right, holding club set on ground to left and lion’s skin; MC. RIC V – but cf. 801 (for similar type). Dark brown patina. Good VF. Extremely rare and unpublished.

A new issue for Carausius with a hitherto unlisted reverse legend and type. Remarkably clear and in excellent condition for similar issues

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 124 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 September 2023. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 20 September at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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