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LOT 3371
Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 286-293.
London mint; struck circa AD 291-292. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right / PAX AVG, Pax standing to left, holding olive branch and vertical sceptre, B E across field; MLXXI in exergue. RIC V.2 98. Very Fine.(2.69gr, 24mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).
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