Denarius - Carausius Lion with Thunderbolt, RSR

Issuer Britannic Empire (Roman splinter states)
Year 286-293
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Denarius (0.03)
Currency Antoninianus (286-296)
Composition Silver
Weight 4.46 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Laureate and draped Bust of Emperor facing right with lettering around.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Emperor Carausius, Pious and Blessed Augustus)
Reverse description
Lion walking left with thunderbolt, lettering around and Mint below.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
VIRT CARAVSI AVG
(Translation: Virtuous Carausius Augustus)
Edge
Plain
Mint
Mintage
ND (286-293) - -
Numisquare ID
3628541700
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