Description: Carausius (286 - 293 AD). AE Antoninianus, uncertain British mint. IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / SALVS AVG; Salus standing left, feeding serpent arising from altar and holding sceptre.

Diameter: AE24 mm

Weight: 4,88 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: cf. RIC 985

Commentary: scarce; brown patina with patch of rusty deposits, flat strike area and flan cracks

History: The direct reason for the Carausius' revolt was the death order the reigning co-emperor of the West, Maximian, issued against his naval commander.

Article Number: 061-06-06-42750