Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.26 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 552. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 4.26 g, 6h). Londinium (London) mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right / VIRTV S AVG, Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt and scepter; B|E//MLXXI. RIC V –. Dark brown patina, some weakness. Good VF. Extremely rare and possibly unique.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 15 February 2002.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 13:03:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.