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Carausius (AD 286-93), silver denarius, 'RSR' mint; Obv. [   ]CARAVSIVS PF AVG, laur., cuir. and dr. bust r.; rev. NEVENTVSN\[  ] [recte ADVENTVS AVG], emperor riding l., raising r. hand., RS[R] in ex. (RIC VII.2.535 var.), large piece missing, 2.67g. Found in Bedfordshire, Oct./Nov. 2001.: CM.197-2002

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Carausius (AD 286-93), silver denarius, 'RSR' mint; Obv. [   ]CARAVSIVS PF AVG, laur., cuir. and dr. bust r.; rev. NEVENTVSN\[  ] [recte ADVENTVS AVG], emperor riding l., raising r. hand., RS[R] in ex. (RIC VII.2.535 var.), large piece missing, 2.67g. Found in Bedfordshire, Oct./Nov. 2001.

Maker(s)

Mint: RSR' mint
Ruler: Carausius (AD 286-93)

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Description

Carausius (AD 286-93), silver denarius, 'RSR' mint; Obv. [   ]CARAVSIVS PF AVG, laur., cuir. and dr. bust r.; rev. NEVENTVSN\[  ] [recte ADVENTVS AVG], emperor riding l., raising r. hand., RS[R] in ex. (RIC VII.2.535 var.), large piece missing, 2.67g. Found in Bedfordshire, Oct./Nov. 2001.

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2002-01-21) by Valued History

Dating

Production date: AD 0286

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Weight 2.67 g

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.197-2002
Primary reference Number: 257164
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Created: Tuesday 10 November 2020 Updated: Thursday 7 December 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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