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LOT 3270
Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 286-293.
Camulodunum mint. [IMP] CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / ORIE[...], Sol walking to left with right hand raised, holding whip in left; C below. RIC V.2 294. Very Fine.(2.33gr, 24mm, 8h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found in Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.
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