© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Antoninianus - Carausius SALVS AVG; Camulodunum
| Bronze | 4.09 g | 20 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 | 4.09 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#411466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Salus Augusti.
Translation: Health of the emperor.
Comment
This type usually has letters in the fields and the mintmark CXXI or MCXXI.
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, including the Antoninianus. This coin is a testament to the political instability and fragmentation of the Roman Empire during this time period.
