Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 2.99 g, 8h). Earlier style. Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. Near VF.

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Lot: 881. Estimated: $ 200

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 2.99 g, 8h). Earlier style. Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / [PAX] AVG, Moneta standing left, holding scales and vertical scepter. RIC V.5 1353 (this coin cited and illustrated). Dark green patina, minor roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare. One of two examples cited in RIC V.5 and the RIC V.5 plate coin. Possibly a well executed contemporary imitation.

From the Chris Bailey Collection.

An aberrant Pax type.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 14:53:20 ET.

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