Antoninianus - Carausius PAX, Londinium

Issuer Britannic Empire
Year 286-290
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Antoninianus (3⁄50)
Currency Antoninianus (286-296)
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.7 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#101
Obverse description Carausius, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering IMP CARA(V)SIVS (P F) AVG
(Translation: Imperator Carausius, Pius Felix Augustus. (Emperor Carausius, pius fortunate Augustus))
Reverse description Pax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical scepter. Letters in fields. Mintmark in exergue
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PAX AVG
(Translation: Pax Augusti (Dedicated to the Peace provided by the Emperor))
Edge
Mint ML
Londinium / Augusta, modern-day
London, United Kingdom
Mintage ND (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 -
Numisquare ID 5257389430
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