Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 3.06 g, 1h). ‘C’ mint. Struck circa AD 287-290. Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session 6
Lot: 6322.
Closing Date: Sep 24 2026 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 3.06 g, 1h). ‘C’ mint. Struck circa AD 287-290. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / SAECVL[ARES AVG], lion walking right; [•MS]C. RIC V.5 2792c (this coin, cited and illustrated). Dark brown surfaces with some green, minor surface cracks. Near VF. Extremely rare. One of three examples cited in RIC V.5 and an RIC V.5 plate coin.

From the Chris Bailey Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 24 September 2026 at 11:47:00 ET.



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