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LOT 3271
Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 286-293.
Uncertain British mint; struck AD 286-293. IMP CARAVSI[VS P F AVG], radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / LA[ETITIA A]VG, Laetitia standing to left, holding wreath and anchor. RIC V.2 823; Webb 921. Very Fine.(3.79gr, 21mm, 7h). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found on various UK sites since 1974;
Property of an Essex collector.
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