Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. Antoninianus (19.5mm, 3.86 g, 12h). ‘RSR’ mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / ADVENTVS AVG, Carausius on horseback riding left, raising right hand and holding transverse scepter in left; RSR. RIC V.5 586 (forthcoming; this coin cited and illustrated); RIC V –. Dark green patina, light roughness and cleaning scratches. VF. Unique. The only example noted in RIC V.5.
From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Freeman & Sear MBS 8 (5 February 2003), lot 482.
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