Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 4493 SESSION 20 (4.30PM FRIDAY 12TH APRIL) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $150
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SOLD $170
CARAUSIUS, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianus, London Mint, (2.27 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius to right, around IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, rev. around P A X AVGGG, Pax standing to left holding vertical sceptre and branch, B P either side, MLXXI in exergue, (S.13665, RIC V 2, 9 [C.D.& M.], Webb 1238). Large flan, good very fine, rare.
Ex Dr V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from M.R.Roberts with ticket.
Unlike usurpers of the past, Carausius recognizes the legitimacy of the other two emperors, Diocletian and Maximian, a favor that was not returned. This recognition takes several forms, the striking of coins in the name of Diocletian and Maximian, the striking of coins with a triple portrait of the three emperors and, as on this coin, the use of the formula AVGGG.
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