Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 2.97 g, 2h). Legionary issue. ‘C’ mint. VF.

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Lot: 561. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 2.97 g, 2h). Legionary issue. ‘C’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust right / LEG [...], bull standing right; C. RIC V –. Dark green patina, somewhat bent, flan flaws and crack, scratch. VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 20 August 2002.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 13:06:40 ET.

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