Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 3.46 g, 8h). ‘C’ mint. Struck circa AD 288-290. Fair.

CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session 6
Lot: 6325.
Closing Date: Sep 24 2026 10:00 ET

Roman Imperial, Silver

Estimate: $ 100

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19mm, 3.46 g, 8h). ‘C’ mint. Struck circa AD 288-290. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Lion walking left; C[XXI(?)]. RIC V.5 (2821) (this coin cited and illustrated). Dark green and brown patina. Fair. Unique.

From the Chris Bailey Collection.

Dr. Moorhead notes in fn. 2672 that “this coin represents an otherwise unknown type.”

Closing Date and Time: 24 September 2026 at 11:48:00 ET.



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