Carausius

287 - 293 CE

  • Antoninianus

  • London

  • Obverse: IMP C CARAVSIVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right

    Reverse: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre.

  • Xmm, Xg

  • RIC 98

  • 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.

  • e.WV.22.82823

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