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ROMAN EMPIRE. Carausius.
Bronze Radiate, AD 286-293. Uncertain mint.
Barbarous/contemporary imitation of issue from London mint. Obv: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre.
Very Fine; clear portrait.
Reference: For prototype, cf. RIC V.2-895.
Die Axis: 2h.
Diameter: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.98 g.
Estimate: 80 GBP
Bronze Radiate, AD 286-293. Uncertain mint.
Barbarous/contemporary imitation of issue from London mint. Obv: IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder. Rev: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and sceptre.
Very Fine; clear portrait.
Reference: For prototype, cf. RIC V.2-895.
Die Axis: 2h.
Diameter: 19 mm.
Weight: 2.98 g.
Estimate: 80 GBP