Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.86 g, 12h). ‘C’ mint. Struck circa AD 288-290. Near VF.

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Lot: 869. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22mm, 3.86 g, 12h). ‘C’ mint. Struck circa AD 288-290. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pax standing left, holding olive branch and transverse scepter; MCXXI. RIC V.5 2859 (this coin cited and illustrated). Dark brown patina, light deposits, slight roughness. Near VF. Unique. The only example cited in RIC V.5.

From the Chris Bailey Collection.

A very rare mint mark.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 14:49:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.