Aureus - Carausius Helmeted bust left

Issuer Britannic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year 286-293
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency Antoninianus (286-296)
Composition Gold
Weight 4.65 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#nos. 3-5
Obverse description Helmeted, cuirassed bust of Emperor left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering VIRTVS CARAVSI
(Translation: Virtuous Carausius)
Reverse description Pax, draped, standing left with olive branch in hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PAX AVG
(Translation: Peace brought by our Augustus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (286-293) - Huvelin no. 11 -
ND (286-293) - Unlisted Type (pictured) -
Numisquare ID 1346892290
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