Gemini III, January 9th, 2007Lot # 448 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$3000 / Price 
Realized: US$4750 
Carausius. Silver denarius 

Carausius. (287-293 AD). Silver denarius (3.82 gm). London (?), c. 
287 AD. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust 
right, seen from front / FELICITA AVG, galley right in waves with 
mast and four rowers, RSR in exergue. RIC 560 (R2). Shiel 49, pl. J 
(same obverse die). Cohen 65 (300 Fr.) var. Plachet defect on neck. 
Hairline crack on reverse. Nearly extremely fine. 


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  ... Lot 448 sold for high bid of $4750 [ $5462.5, or approx 4222.5125 EUR, 2785.875 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


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