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LOT 3809
Group of Two [2] Carausius BI Antoniniani. AD 286-293.
Various types. Near Very Fine.(6.63gr total.).
ProvenanceFound Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Group of Twelve [12] Roman Imperial AE Coins. 2nd-4th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Various emperors. 123gr total.
Fine to Very Fine.
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020). -
Carausius, Romano-British Emperor BI Antoninianus. AD 286-293.
Estimate: £450 - 650 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £225
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.
From a Swiss private collection, before 2005, collector's ticket included. -
Volusian AR Antoninianus. AD 251-253.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £29
Rome mint. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / PAX AVGG, Pax standing facing, head to left, holding branch and transverse sceptre. RIC IV 179; RSC 70. 3.64gr, 23mm, 6h.
Very Fine
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
