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© CGB
Aurelianus - Carausius PAX AVG
286 year| Billon (.030 silver) | 3.29 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Britannic Empire (Roman splinter states) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carausius (286-293) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 286 |
| Value | Aurelianus (3⁄50) |
| Currency | Antoninianus (286-296) |
| Composition | Billon (.030 silver) |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#183310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Pax (Peace) standing left, holding an olive branch in his right hand and a cornucopia in his left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusti
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aurelianus - Carausius (PAX AVG) coin is that it was minted during a time of political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued by Carausius, who was a Roman usurper who ruled over a breakaway region in Britain and Northern Gaul from 285 to 293 AD. Despite being a usurper, Carausius was able to maintain control over his territory for several years and issue a number of coins, including this one, which features the image of Aurelianus on one side and the goddess Pax on the other. This coin is a rare example of a coin issued by a Roman usurper and provides valuable insight into the political and economic conditions of the time.