Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.63 g, 6h). ‘RSR’ mint. Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 875. Estimated: $ 3 000

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.63 g, 6h). ‘RSR’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / RENOVAT ROMANO, She-wolf standing right, head facing, suckling the twins (Romulus and Remus); RSR. RIC V.5 117 (forthcoming); RIC V 571; Shiel 68-71; RSC 82. Toned, hairline flan crack. Good VF. Very rare. Well struck.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 25 July 2007.

Though often called the first ruler of a united Britain, Carausius employed imagery in his propaganda that was almost entirely Roman in character, including this issue depicting the famous she-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus.

The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Three – Lot 648–983 will be held Wednesday morning, 10 January 2024 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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