Lot 711
Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 5.51 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. EF.
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Great Portrait on an Oversized Flan
Sold
$350
Est.
$200
Bids: 14
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Description
Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (22.5mm, 5.51 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Radiate and draped bust right / Providentia standing left, holding globe and cornucopia; S|P//–. RIC V 502. Attractive dark brown patina over toned silvering, minor die clogs, a couple of tiny pits, some careful smoothing. EF. A lovely example with great detail struck on a hefty flan.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection, purchased from Spink, 3 July 2006.


Closing Date and Time: 4 December 2024 at 13:56:40 ET.

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