Lot 4155
Sale 89 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes, The W.G. & L.M. Wright Collection
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Coin 1
Coin 2
Description
Carausius, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianus, Clausentum mint, (4.30 grams), obv. radiate cuirassed bust of Carausius to right, around IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, rev. around P A X AVG, Pax standing to left holding sceptre and branch, S C across, C in exergue, (S.3568, RIC 475); Allectus, (A.D. 293-296), billon quinarius, (2.76 grams), obv. similar IMP C ALL[ECTVS] P AVG, rev. VIRTVS AVG, galley left, Q L in exergue, (S.3590, RIC 55). Green or brown patina, some surface roughness, second coin off centred, otherwise very fine and very scarce. (2)
- Estimate
- $120
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $280