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LOT 3705

Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. Struck AD 287-290. Uncertain mint.

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. Extremely Fine. Nice dark green patina with some brown highlights.(4.53gr, 22mm, 11h.).

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

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A Well Struck Antoninianus of Carausius

LOT 3705

Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus.

Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)

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