Aureus - Carausius PAX CARAVSI AVG, Londinium

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IssuerBritannic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year286-287
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus (286-296)
CompositionGold
Weight4.20 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#5 , OCRE#ric.5.cara.5 , Depey Rom#2/5 , Calicó#4782 , Shiel#4
Obverse descriptionBust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX CARAVSI AVG
Edge
Mint
MintageND (286-287)  - -
Catalog ID7776856120
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