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Ruler(s)/ Period: |
Carausius
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Denomination: |
"Barbarous Radiate" imitating an Antoninianus of London
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Date of Issue: |
after 289 AD
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Obverse: |
"IM CARAVSIVS P F AVG"
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Reverse: |
Pax standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, vertical scepter in left. "PAX AVG", "F/O" across field.
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Reference: |
Imitating RIC V, Part II, 101
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Weight: |
3.66 gms
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Diameter: |
21.5 mm
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Comment
"P" is missed out of "IMP" in the obverse legend. A and V disjointed as II
Carausius ruled a break-away empire consisting of Britain and northern Gaul (modern day France).
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