Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 2.69 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 883. Estimated: $ 2 000

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (21.5mm, 2.69 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. IMP CA[...], half-length radiate and cuirassed bust right, wearing gorgoneion aegis, holding spear over right shoulder in right hand and shield on left shoulder / COME S AVG, Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in outstretched right hand and palm frond in left; –|C//–. RIC V.5 2675 (forthcoming; this coin illustrated); RIC V – but cf. 199-200 (for reverse type). Dark green-brown patina, light roughness. VF. Unique, only this coin noted in RIC V.5.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 182 (16 September 2020), lot 602; Vecchi 5 (5 March 1997), lot 830.

A most interesting bust type (unlisted in the old RIC V) complete with the wonderfully detailed gorgoneion aegis.

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.

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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