Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 4.14 g, 6h). Earlier style. Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. Near VF.

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Lot: 882. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20mm, 4.14 g, 6h). Earlier style. Unmarked mint. Struck circa AD 286-287. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Pietas standing left, dropping incense into altar set at feet to left and holding acerra. RIC V.5 1444 (this coin cited). Dark green patina, minor roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare. One of four examples cited in RIC V.5. Notable obverse legend.

From the Chris Bailey Collection.

Of transitional style from the Continental / Rouen series to the earlier phase of the British unmarked mint.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 14:53:40 ET.

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