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Carausius (AD 286-293).
Silver Denarius, ‘RSR’, uncertain mint in Britain.
Obverse: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius right.
Reverse: VI-RTVS AVG, radiate lion left, with a thunderbolt in its jaws, RSR in exergue.
(RIC 591; Shiel 92).
Good Very Fine. Large die flaw across obverse. Extremely Rare, the only example present on the open market.
4.52g.
| Period | 286 - 293 AD |
|---|---|
| Date | AD 286-293 |
| Coin Group | Ancient Rome |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Country | Third Century |
| Coin House | Carausius |
| Metal | Silver |
| Mint Mark | 'RSR', uncertain mint in Britain |
| References | RIC 591; Shiel 92 |
| Weight | 4.52 g |
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