A bronze antoninianus, or double-denarius, of Carausius, Camulodunum, 287-288 A.D.
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG; bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust facing.
SALVS AVG; Salus standing l., feeding snake raising from altar and holding sceptre; in exergue, C.
RIC 400; Cohen 311; Kent-Hirmer 573
Picture credit: Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG (Auction 42), 20.11.2007, lot 189
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