THE ALFRED FRANKLIN COLLECTION OF ANCIENT COINS, ROMAN SILVER AND BRONZE COINS, Carausius (AD 287-293), Silver Denarius, IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust facing right, rev PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding an olive-branch and a vertical sceptre, 3.73g, 6h (RIC 719). Struck on a large flan, good silver, almost extremely fine, lightly toned and exceptionally rare.
found 2008, at Boothby Graffold, Lincolnshire
ex Spink Auction 201, 26 November 2009, lot 7
Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated
Estimate: £2500-3000