Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (21mm, 4.02 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. Struck AD 291-293. VF.

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Lot: 795. 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 (21mm, 4.02 g, 6h). ‘C’ mint. Struck AD 291-293. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / VIRT VS AVGGG, Virtus, helmeted and nude but for chlamys draped over shoulders, standing right, holding reversed spear and resting hand on shield set on ground to right; S|P//C. RIC V.5 3202 var. (obverse legend); Bourne –. Dark green and earthen patina. VF. Extremely rare issue. Unique obverse legend variety.

From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 15 July 2026 at 14:24:40 ET.

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