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LOT 3266

Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 286-293.

Uncertain mint. [...]RAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate and draped bust to right / PA[X AV]G, Pax standing to left, holding olive branch and vertical sceptre. Cf. RIC V.2 880. Very Fine. Overstruck on uncertain type of Quintillus.(2.02gr, 19mm, 3h). [No Reserve]

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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Unusual Overstruck on Quintillus' Issue

LOT 3266

Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £130

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