Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.47 g, 6h). Earlier style. Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. Near VF.

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Lot: 878. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.47 g, 6h). Earlier style. Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Sol advancing left, raising hand and holding globe. RIC V.5 (990 note) (this coin, cited and illustrated). Dark brown and green patina, some roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the Chris Bailey Collection, purchased from I. Vecchi, 5 November 1971.

This is the coin cited in fn. 944 as (990 note) and illustrated on pl. 40.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 14:52:20 ET.

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