Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.46 g, 12h). ‘SP’ mint (?). Struck circa AD 291. Good Fine / Near VF.

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Lot: 796. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.46 g, 12h). ‘SP’ mint (?). Struck circa AD 291. IMP C CARAVSIVS P [F AVG], radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / IOVI C ONSER, Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt and vertical scepter; S|P//–. RIC V.5 3247. Dark brown and green patina, roughness. Good Fine / Near VF. Extremely rare. Only one example cited in RIC V.5.

From the Tony Holmes Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 15 July 2026 at 14:25:00 ET.

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