LOT 3766
Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 286-293. 'C' for Colchester(?) mint.
IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed(?) bust to right / SAECV[LI F]-ELICIT, Carausius standing to right, wearing helmet and military attire, holding transverse spear and globe in outstretched hand; C in exergue. RIC V.5 2542 var. (obverse legend); RIC V -; Webb -. Near Very Fine. One of the rarest varieties of Carausius available, seemingly unrecorded and with no other examples on CoinArchives.(3.43gr, 22mm, 7h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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Good Very Fine.
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Helena, Augusta BI Nummus. AD 324-325. Cyzicus mint. 2nd officina.
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Near Extremely Fine. Attractive olive-green patina.
Acquired on the European coin market. Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
