Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Roman Imperial Coinage, Carausius, Denarius, c. 286-93, imp caravsivs p f avg, laureate draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. expectate veni, Britannia standing right, holding ensign or trident, clasping hand of Emperor standing left, holding sceptre or spear, 4.42g (cf. RIC 554 var.) Scrape on face, otherwise good very fine, rare £1,500-1,800

Provenance: Found near Fyfield, Hampshire, January 2018. PAS HAMP-9F8533