British, Ancient and World Coins

Roman Imperial Coinage, Carausius, Antoninianus, ‘C’ mint, 290, radiate and cuirassed bust right, shown to waist, holding spear and shield, aegis on cuirass, rev. comes avg, Victory advancing right holding palm and wreath, c in right field, 2.70g (RIC –; S –). Minor roughness, otherwise very fine, seemingly UNIQUE £2,000-£2,600

Provenance: Vecchi Auction 5, 5 March 1997, lot 830