Lot 117: CARAUSIUS. 287-293 AD. Antoninianus. London mint. 
AUCTION: VAuctions Grand Reopening (Auction 212)
- Sold Winning Bid: $140
- 3 Bid(s)
CARAUSIUS. 287-293 AD. Antoninianus (22mm - 4.30 g). London mint. IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / PAX [A]-VGGG, Pax standing left, holding branch in right hand, transverse scepter in left; S-P//MLXXI. RIC V 143. Nice VF/VF, dark brown patina with a hint of gray, some light roughness, nice portrait style.
Unlike usurpers of the past, Carausius recognized the legitimacy of the other two emperors, Diocletian and Maximianus, a favor that was not returned. This recognition took several forms, the striking of coins in the name of Diocletian and Maximianus, the striking of coins with a triple portrait of the three emperors and, as on this coin, the use of the formula AVGGG.
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 117
- Listing #: 199847
- Closed: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:52:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $200