Lot 4940

Sale 116 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Carausius, (A.D. 287-293), billon antoninianus, London mint, (4.70 g), obv. radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius to right, around IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, rev. around P A X AVG, Pax standing to left holding vertical sceptre and branch, B E either side, MLXXI in exergue, (S.13639, RIC 101, Blackmoor Hoard 20160-7). Large flan, nearly extremely fine, very scarce as such.

Ex Dr. V.J.A. Flynn Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 109 (lot 3911) the D.J.Foster Collection and previously from I.S. Wright.

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$200

Download session catalogue PDF