Aureus - Carausius Helmeted bust left

€457,048.00
IssuerBritannic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year286-293
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus (286-296)
CompositionGold
Weight4.65 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#nos. 3-5
Obverse descriptionHelmeted, cuirassed bust of Emperor left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVIRTVS CARAVSI
(Translation: Virtuous Carausius)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left with olive branch in hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG
(Translation: Peace brought by our Augustus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (286-293)  - Huvelin no. 11 -
ND (286-293)  - Unlisted Type (pictured) -
Catalog ID1346892290
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