Britannic Empire Antoninianus - Carausius, 286 – 290
PAX; Londinium
Information
Country
Britannic Empire
Britannic Empire
Currency
Antoninianus
(286 – 296)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Antoninianus
Year
286 – 290
Ruler
Carausius
(286–293)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.7
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Antoninianus from Britannic Empire. Issued from 286 to 290. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.7 g.
- Obverse
- Carausius, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right (Imperator Carausius, Pius Felix Augustus. (Emperor Carausius, pius fortunate Augustus))
- Reverse
- Pax standing left, holding olive branch and vertical scepter. Letters in fields. Mintmark in exergue (Pax Augusti (Dedicated to the Peace provided by the Emperor))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (289-290) ML | — | F-O across fields. 1st officina | ||
| ND (287-290) MLX | — | E in left field. 1st officina | ||
| ND (286-290) ML | — | E-O across fields. 1st officina | ||
| ND (286-290) ML | — | F in left field. 1st officina | ||
| ND (286-290) ML | — | L in left field. 1st officina | ||
| ND (286-290) MLXXI | — | B-E across fields. 1st officina |
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