Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (24mm, 4.18 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. Struck circa AD 288-290. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 613
Lot: 793. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (24mm, 4.18 g, 7h). ‘C’ mint. Struck circa AD 288-290. IMP CARAVSIVS P AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / MONET A AVG, Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopia; CXXI. RIC V.5 2823 var. (obv. legend). Dark green patina, roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare issue. Unique obverse legend variety.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 567 (31 July 2024), lot 645; MACM inventory MMoCA95C, purchased from Coincraft, 7 September 2003.


Closing Date and Time: 15 July 2026 at 14:24:00 ET.

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