© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Antoninianus - Carausius PROVID AVGGG S P; Camulodunum
| Bronze | 3.64 g | 23.67 mm |
| Issuer | Britannic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carausius (286-293) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 286-293 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (286-296) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.64 g |
| Diameter | 23.67 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#401446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe.
Letters across fields.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVID AVGGG
S - P
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was issued during the reign of Carausius, who was a Roman usurper who ruled over the Britannic Empire, a Roman splinter state, from 286 to 293 AD. Despite being a usurper, Carausius was able to maintain control over the empire for several years and issue coins in his name, which is a testament to his political and military power at the time.
