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A Well Struck Antoninianus of Carausius

LOT 3366

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

Uncertain mint; struck AD 287-290. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust to right / PAX AVG, Pax standing to left, holding olive branch with right hand and vertical sceptre with left. RIC V 880. 4.53gr, 22mm, 11h.

Extremely Fine. Nice dark green patina with some brown highlights.

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From a Swiss private collection, before 2005, collector's ticket included.

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