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Carausius (Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Carausius) copper antoninianus (coin)
Carausius (Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Carausius) copper antoninianus (coin)

Carausius (Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Carausius) copper antoninianus (coin)

DateA.D. 287-293
MediumSilver wash over copper (no silver remains)
Dimensions7/8 × 13/16 inches (2.2 × 2.1 cm);
Weight: 3.611 grams, Die Axis: 6:30
CultureRoman
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Robert E. Ostrander, Class of 1952, and Margaret Servello Ostrander
Terms
  • Metalwork
  • Silver wash over copper
  • Crowns
  • Olive branches
  • Roman
Object number2002.021.019
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