FAQs

What makes a coin valuable?

Plus Icon

I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?

Plus Icon

How will my purchases be shipped?

Plus Icon

What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?

Plus Icon
FM23034

Carausius, AE Antoninianus, Pax.

Regular price £125
Regular price Sale price £125

Carausius (AD 286-293), Æ Antoninianus, radiate and draped bust right, rev. PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre, 12h, 4.02g. About very fine.

This Æ Antoninianus was minted under Carausius, who ruled as a breakaway emperor of Britain and northern Gaul from 286 to 293 AD. The obverse features a classic radiate and draped bust of the usurper, showcasing the traditional crown that signified a double denomination in late third century Roman currency. On the reverse, the personification of Pax stands facing left, holding an olive branch in one hand and a sceptre in the other, accompanied by the inscription PAX AVG. Despite having seized power through rebellion and splitting away from the central authority of the Roman Empire, Carausius heavily relied on this imagery of peace and stability. Through his coinage, he cleverly communicated to his subjects and troops that his regime brought legitimate order, security, and prosperity, attempting to project an image of a stabilizing ruler during a deeply fractured period of Roman history.

The reverse inscription PAX AVG translates to "Peace of the emperor."

FAQs

What makes a coin valuable?

Plus Icon

I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?

Plus Icon

How will my purchases be shipped?

Plus Icon

What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?

Plus Icon
1 of 4