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Helmeted Carausius, poor but (almost) identifiable
« on: May 12, 2010, 02:08:25 pm »
Hi,

There are distinct advantages to specialising in collecting and also building relationships with dealers who know you specialise. I'll give you an example.

Tonight I returned home from work to find an envelope through the post that contained the coin below. I had not ordered it or discussed it with the dealer who sent it but he thought I might be interested in it so he sent it out to me "on approval". It isn't a high value coin but the gesture is appreciated and I will be purchasing it as it does fill a gap.



Carausius 287-93AD
Antoninianus
Obv “VIRTVS CARAVSI”?
Radiate, helmeted bust left holding spear and shield
Rev “PAX AVG”
Pax standing left with vertical sceptre
Unmarked mint
RIC 891

Regards,

Mauseus
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