Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.55 g, 6h). Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. Near VF.

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Lot: 786. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.55 g, 6h). Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. IMP C [M] CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / COИC[ORDIA MILIT]VM, Carausius, togate, standing right, clasping hands with Concordia standing left. RIC V.5 837a (this coin cited and illustrated). Dark brown-red patina, some porosity and cleaning scratches. Near VF. Extremely rare. One of three examples cited in RIC V.5.

From the Tony Holmes Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 15 July 2026 at 14:21:40 ET.

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