The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins formed by Marvin Lessen Part I

Carausius (286-293), Antoninianus, Rouen, 286, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. fortvna red, Fortuna standing left, holding baton and cornucopiæ, 2.61g (RIC 642 and pl. xviii, 6, same dies; Sear –). Some double-striking on reverse, otherwise very fine, brown patina, rare £70-90

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: Frank Sternberg Auction 8 (Zurich), 16-17 November 1978, lot 677