Antoninianus - Carausius PAX, Londinium

€1.00
IssuerBritannic Empire
Year286-290
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (3⁄50)
CurrencyAntoninianus (286-296)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#101
Obverse descriptionCarausius, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CARA(V)SIVS (P F) AVG
(Translation: Imperator Carausius, Pius Felix Augustus. (Emperor Carausius, pius fortunate Augustus))
Reverse descriptionPax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical scepter. Letters in fields. Mintmark in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG
(Translation: Pax Augusti (Dedicated to the Peace provided by the Emperor))
Edge
MintML
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
MintageND (286-290) ML - E-O across fields. 1st officina -
ND (286-290) ML - F in left field. 1st officina -
ND (286-290) ML - L in left field. 1st officina -
ND (286-290) MLXXI - B-E across fields. 1st officina -
ND (287-290) MLX - E in left field. 1st officina -
ND (289-290) ML - F-O across fields. 1st officina -
Catalog ID5257389430
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