Roman — 286-293
Coin, radiate
A copper alloy radiate coin of Emperor Carausius, ruler of the Romano-British Empire, AD 286-293. The back of the coin depicts clasped hands. This coin was minted in the Romano-British Empire, AD 286-293.
Obv: Draped and radiate bust of Carausius, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP CAR[AVSIVS].... Rev: Clasped hands. Rev inscription: Illegible, RSR in exergue.
RIC V (1972), p.515, no.602-603.
Condition: G.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- A11352
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Carausius, -
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- Production date:
- 286-293
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 19 mm, WT 3.38 g, Axis 0
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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