Carausius AVGGG, a new variety

[mauseus]

Hi,

I've just added the coin at the bottom to my collection and it appears to be a new addition to my listing of the three emperor coins of Carausius.

Although the dealer image is poor the coin is clearer in hand.

IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG
Radiate, cuirassed bust right
PROVID AVGGG
Providentia standing left with baton over globe and holding cornucopia
S/P//C

It has been over two years since I first published my catalogue of the three emperor coins (updating Carson's catalogue in the 1981 Naster festschrift), available for download here:
http://www.carausius.hookmoor.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Bourne-Article-from-Editorial-Dec-09.pdf

I now have over twenty additional varieties and a supplement is close to publication. Can I take this oportunity to solicit any last minute additions to that listing please.

Regards,

Mauseus

[Adrianus]

Hi Mauseus,

Saw this one for sale. Thought you would get it

A good addition - I looked at your list and noted the PF AVG legend wasn't there.

Regards,

Adrianus

[mauseus]

Hi,

When we grab a beer in a couple of weeks I must let you have my composite list with the new stuff (plus my parked listing of Rouen as well as the tentative S/P & S/C work).

Regards,

Mauseus

[mauseus]

Hi,

Have now had the chance to photograph the coin and add it to my Carausius gallery.

Carausius 287-93AD, in the name of Maximianus
Antoninianus
Obv “IMP C M A VAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG”
Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev “PROVID AVGGG”
Providentia standing left with cornucopia and baton over globe
Camulodunum mint
S/P//C
RIC - (cf 49); Carson -; Bourne (2009) -

Regards,

Mauseus

[Adrianus]

An obverse die-link to my specimen with a PAX AVGGG reverse which mauseus illustrates in his first Numismatic Circular article. Not surprising given the rarity of these coins.

Regards,

Adrianus

[mauseus]

Hi Adrianus,

I'd forgotten that we'd talked about that possibility of the die link. Thanks for the post.

Regards,

Mauseus