Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 3.35 g, 8h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck circa AD 290-291. Fine.

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Lot: 866. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (23mm, 3.35 g, 8h). Londinium (London) mint. Struck circa AD 290-291. Radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder and shield / Providentia standing left, holding globe and transverse scepter; B|E//MLXXI. RIC V.5 2113 (this coin cited). Dark brown patina. Fine. Extremely rare. One of four examples cited in RIC V.5.

From the Chris Bailey Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s.


Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 14:48:20 ET.

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