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LOT 3272
Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 286-293.
Unattributed mint; struck AD 286-293. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PA-X AVG, Pax standing facing, head to left, holding olive branch with right hand and long sceptre with left. RIC V.2 880. Extremely Fine. Well-centered on a broad flan.(4.21gr, 25mm, 6h).
Provenance
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
Footnotes
An exceptional issue of a rare emperor.
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LOT 3272
Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus.
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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