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One of two unpublished coins of Carausius: CM.185-1997

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One of two unpublished coins of Carausius

Maker(s)

Mint: London
Ruler: Carausius (AD 286-93)

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Description

Carausius (286-93), AE antoninianus, London, c. AD 290-2; obv. IMP C CARAVSIVS PF AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to r.; rev. SPES AVG; Spes standing to l., flanked by S-P; in ex: MLXXI (unpublished); 4.25g.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-03-03) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Circa 290 - Circa 292

Components of the work

Object composed of copper alloy Weight 4.25 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.185-1997
Primary reference Number: 269975

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 17 November 2020 Updated: Tuesday 5 October 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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