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ID:     812052
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Carausius
Date Ruled:     AD 287-293
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Antoninianus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD 287-293
Diameter:     22 mm
Weight:     4.25 g
Die Axis:     6 h
Obverse Legend:     CARAVSIVS_AVG
Obverse Description:     Radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding shield in left arm and spear in right hand
Reverse Legend:     ADVEN_TVS AVG
Reverse Description:     Emperor riding left, raising right hand and holding scepter in left; captive at feet to left
Exergue:     ML
Mint Mark:     ML
Mint:     London
Primary Reference:     RIC V/II 011
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=123572
Grade:     Good VF, brown patina, some roughness in areas
Notes:     Very rare.