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Roman Imitatives

Ruler(s)/ Period: Carausius
Denomination: "Barbarous Radiate" imitating an Antoninianus of London
Date of Issue: after 289 AD
Obverse: "IM CARAVSIVS P F AVG"
Reverse: Pax standing facing, head left, branch upward in right hand, vertical scepter in left. "PAX AVG", "F/O" across field.
Reference: Imitating RIC V, Part II, 101
Weight: 3.66 gms
Diameter: 21.5 mm

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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