Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 22 20 Sep 2017
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ROMAN BRITAIN. Carausius. A.D. 287-293. Æ antoninianus. 2.42 gm. 19 mm. Uncertain mint (mint mark off flan). His radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; IMP CARA...AVG / Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor; [LAE]TI-TIA AV[G]. RIC V.2 823. S. Eng. 671/678. Extremely Fine; crisp; beautiful glossy black patina; slightly double struck; bold and crude style; interesting die flaw visible on Carausius's mouth on obverse (it makes it look like he has fangs) and to left of Laetitia on reverse.