Roma Numismatics

Auction XXIII  –  24 - 25 March 2022

Roma Numismatics, Auction XXIII

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Part 1: Th, 24.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
Part 2: Fr, 25.03.2022, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

Carausius AR 'Denarius'. Uncertain British mint, AD 286-293. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / CONCORDIA MILETV, clasped hands. RIC V.2 -; Webb -; RSC -; cf. CNG 102, 1090; seemingly unpublished in the standard references. 3.38g, 19mm, 2h.

Good Extremely Fine; previously NGC graded AU, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 3/5 (#5880396-019). Possibly Unique; seemingly unpublished in the standard references and no other examples on Coin Archives.

From the David Miller Collection, collector's ticket included;
Ex Peter Stagnetto Collection of Ancient Coins, Spink & Son Ltd, Auction 20154, 7 October 2020, lot 1993;
Ex Spink & Son Ltd, Auction 145, 12-14 July 2000, lot 1523.

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Price realized 7'000 GBP
Starting price 2'400 GBP
Estimate 4'000 GBP
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