Lot 3567

Description

Carausius, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianii, first uncertain mint second Clausentum mint, (4.700 grams), obv. radiate cuirassed bust of Carausius to right, around IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG, rev. around [MON]ET A AVG, Moneta standing to left holding cornucopiae and scales, (S.3578 [£150], RIC 854); another ($.618 grams), obv. similar, rev. PAX AVG, C in exergue, Pax standing left with branch and sceptre, (S.3568 [£150], RIC 303). Brown patina, fine - very fine and very scarce. (2)