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Carausius, AE Antoninianus, London.

Carausius (AD 286-293), Æ Antoninianus, London, IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right,rev.PAX AVG, Pax standing facing, head to left, holding olive branch and sceptre, F-O across fields, M[L] in exergue, 4.93g, 11h (RIC V ii 101). Relatively heavy patina, strong very fine.

Carausius - renegade Roman military commander who successfully usurped power and declared himself emperor of Britain. It is because Carausius was cut off by Rome, and needed currency, that a Roman Mint of London was established. Without Carausius there would likely never have been one.

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