Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 5.11 g, 1h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck circa AD 287-288. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 591
Lot: 649.
Closing Date: Jul 16 2025 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 5.11 g, 1h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck circa AD 287-288. IMP CARAVSIVS P AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / M AR S V ICTOR, Mars, helmeted and wearing military attire, advancing right, holding transverse spear and trophy over shoulder; III. RIC V.5 1977 (this coin cited); Normanby 1582-3 (same rev. die). Dark green patina, a few edge splits and striking fractures. Near VF. Extremely rare. One of only four examples cited in RIC V.5. This coin shares a reverse die with Normanby 1582 and 1583 and is the private collection coin referenced in footnote 1989 in RIC V.5.

From the Hengist and Horsa Collection. Ex Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from David Miller, 29 January 2013.


Closing Date and Time: 16 July 2025 at 13:36:00 ET.

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