Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 4.08 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 573. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 4.08 g, 12h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and trabeate bust left, holding eagle-tipped scepter / PA X AVG, Pax standing left, holding branch and vertical scepter. RIC V –. Attractive dark green patina, cleaning scratches. Good VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 28 August 2001.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 13:10:40 ET.

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