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LOT 2779
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Carausius - London - Pax AE Antoninianus 287-293 A.D.
London mint. Obv: IMP C CARAVSIVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre. F-O across fields, mintmark ML. Fine.(2.66 grams, 23 mm.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman, by family descent.
Accompanied by a handwritten information ticket.
Literature
RIC V-2, London 98, Sear -.
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LOT 2779
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Carausius - London - Pax AE Antoninianus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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