Lot 776
Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Æ Denarius (19.5mm, 2.85 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. Good Fine.
Unique Base Metal Denarius
Sold
$550
Est.
$750
Starting Bid: $450
Live Auction
Triton XXVIII
Live bidding began Jan 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Æ Denarius (19.5mm, 2.85 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP [C]ARAVSIVS P F A, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / F OR TVNA V, Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopia in left. RIC V.5 317 (forthcoming; this coin cited and illustrated); RIC V –; RSC –; Shiel –. Dark find patina, light roughness. Good Fine. Unique. The only example noted in RIC V.5.

From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 146 (25 April 2018), lot 48, purchased from Baldwin’s, October 1971.


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session Three – Lot 558–829 will be held Wednesday morning, 15 January 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.


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