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Added on: 10-Jun-2005

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Description:
Rather crudely struck Antoninianus of Carausius. Carausius was raised as a pilot, and became the commander of the Classis Britannica (the Roman Navy in Britain). Although very successful, unfortunately he was suspected by Maximian of personal gain from booty, and chose to rebel in self-defence. He was murdered by one of his soldiers, Allectus, in 293 while engaged in campaigns against Constantius. Our coin shows Salus standing feeding a serpent.

Europe

Roman Empire

VF (Very Fine)

287

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