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LOT 3179

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

Uncertain mint (Camulodunum?). IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VIRTVS AVG, Mars standing to right, holding spear in his right hand and placing his left on shield set on ground. RIC 1038; Cohen 391. Very Fine.(3.39gr, 21mm, 6h.).

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Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Eynsham, Oxfordshire, UK, before 1996.

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LOT 3179

Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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