Aureus - Carausius Bust right

€455,807.00
IssuerBritannic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year293
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus (286-296)
CompositionGold
Weight4.31 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#1, p.463#
Obverse descriptionDiademed, cuirassed and laureate bust of Emperor right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCARAVSIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Carausius, Pious and Blessed Augustus)
Reverse descriptionStanding Jupiter as protector left, holding thunderbolt above eagle on ground.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONSERVAT AVG ML
(Translation: May the Gods protect the Augustus Minted in Londonium (London))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (293)  - -
Catalog ID3880504480
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