£2,200
Carausius Antoninianus. AD 286-93. Billon, 25mm, 3.21g. unattributed mint. Helmeted and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder and shield in left hand, VIRTVS CARAVSI, (proclaims the 'courage' of Carausius, matched by his military attire). R. LAETITIA AVG, Laetitia standing left, holding wreath and anchor. No mintmark. Reece Period 14. RIC V, pt 2 - .This is only the second coin of its type known, the other piece being in a private collection. Found near Stroud, Gloucester and recorded on the PAS database as https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/1068198
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