Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 22 20 Sep 2017
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ROMAN BRITAIN. Carausius. A.D. 287-293. Æ antoninianus. 3.97 gm. 21 mm. Uncertain mint. His radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG / Salus standing left, feeding snake rising from altar to left, and holding scepter; SALVS AVG. Cf. RIC V.2 396. S. Eng. 680A. Near Fine; well worn, this piece captures the feeling of its chaotic era; name and bust clear.