Carausius
287 - 293 CE
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Antoninianus
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London
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Obverse: IMP C CARAVSIVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre.
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Xmm, Xg
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RIC 98
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The “Emperor of the North”, Carausius was a commander who rebelled 13 years after the Gallic Empire fell. He was assassinated after 7 years.
Acquired as part of bulk lot, misattributed to Postumus.
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e.WV.22.82823