Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 3.02 g, 6h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. Struck circa AD 286/7. VF.

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Lot: 887. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (20.5mm, 3.02 g, 6h). Rotomagus (Rouen) mint. Struck circa AD 286/7. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Providentia standing left, holding olive branch and transverse scepter. RIC V.5 410b (this coin, cited and illustrated). Dark brown and green patina with some red, some roughness and light cleaning scratches. VF. Extremely rare. One of two examples cited in RIC V.5 and an RIC V.5 plate coin.

From the Chris Bailey Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2026 at 14:55:20 ET.

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