Archaeology — Roman; 286-293; Reece Period 14 (Tacitus to Allectus)
Coin, radiate
A copper alloy radiate of Emperor Carausius, ruler of the Romano-British Empire, AD 286-293. The back of the coin may depict a galley. This coin was minted in the Romano-British Empire, AD 286-293.
Obv: Cuirassed and radiate bust of Carausius, facing right. Obv inscription: ...CARAVSIVS P F AVG. Rev: A galley? Rev inscription: Illegible.
Ref: RIC V (1972), p.511, c.f.160.
Condition: VG/G.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- GPO75[1422]<808>
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Carausius, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 286-293; Reece Period 14 (Tacitus to Allectus)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 24 mm, WT 4.54 g, Axis ?
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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