Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 3.79 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Good VF.

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Lot: 574. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 3.79 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SPES AVGG, Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. RIC V –. Dark green-brown patina, slight die shift on reverse. Good VF. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 16 July 2001.


Closing Date and Time: 14 August 2024 at 13:11:00 ET.

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