RA73244. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 -, Webb Carausius -, Borne Carausius -, SRCV IV -, Hunter IV -, Linchmere -, Burton Latimer -, Bicester -, Carausian Hoard -, et al., aF, broad flan, near black patina, rough, corrosion, scratches, Camulodunum (Colchester, England) mint, weight 4.186g, maximum diameter 23.1mm, die axis 225
o, c. mid 292; obverse IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, late reign tetrarchic portrait; reverse VIRTVS AVG (the valor of the Emperor), Mars walking right, transverse spear in right hand, shield or trophy in left hand, S - P flanking across field, C in exergue; from the Charles Peters Carausius Collection;
extremely rare;
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