Carausius. Romano-British Emperor, AD 286-293. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 2.13 g, 6h). Uncertain mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / I II O (CARAVSIIO retrograde) II II, Uncertain figure, draped, standing left, dropping incense into lighted altar set on ground to left with right hand. RIC V.5 247 (forthcoming; this coin cited and illustrated); RIC V –; RSC –; Shiel –. Toned, find patina, striking fractures, cleaning scratches. Near VF. Unique. The only example noted in RIC V.5.
From the Dr. Malcolm Lyne Collection. Ex Dr. J. S. Vogelaar Collection (Spink London 194, 26 March 2008), lot 1151; reportedly found in Norfolk.
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