ANCIENT COINS.ROMAN COINS. Mint of Rome unless otherwise stated. Carausius (A.D. 286-293), Silver Denarius, 3.89g, 12h.RSR mint.IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, bust of Carausius facing right, laureate and draped. Rev. CONCORD MITVM, clasped right hands, RSR in exergue (RIC -,548 var; C -, 31 var; Shiel -).An exceptional example, struck on a broad flan with an excellent portrait, a few light pits, otherwise extremely fine and most attractive.Apparently an unrecorded variety with this reverse legend.
Ex Lanz, Auction 100, 20 November 2000, lot 470
Estimate: US$ 10,000