Silver Antoninianus of Carausius, Uncertain value, 286–293. 1944.100.37954

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Obverse: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG - Bust radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

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Reverse: COME[S] AV[G] - Minerva standing, left, holding spear and olive branch.

Physical Description

Axis: 9
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 4.13
- Diameter (in mm): 19
Series: RIC.5

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 286 - 293
Denomination: Antoninianus
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Carausius
- State: Roman-British Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Uncertain
- Region: Britannia
Obverse
- Portrait: Carausius

References

Reference: RIC V Carausius 743

Administrative History

Identifier: 1944.100.37954
Lot: 1944.100
Department: Roman
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Variant. Bust radiate, cuirassed, right. Reverse type standing right.

Subjects

Category: Roman--Imperial--Tetrarchy

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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