Accession No
1985.96
Description
Coin. Unusual coin of Carausius Obv.: VIRTUS CARAVSI instead of the usual formula IMP C CARAVSIVS The shield, helmet and V)IRTUS (C of the legend on the left is legible but the reverse is badly worn
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Cambridgeshire; Cottenham; ?Car Dyke
Period
Roman
Source
Clark, J. Grahame D. (Prof.)
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1985.96
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (CMS Context)
Found: Cambridge Area; Ref. Plate: III : 12; IV : 2
Event Date 21/9/1994
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Unusual coin of Carausius Obv.: VIRTUS CARAVSI instead of the usual formula IMP C CARAVSIVS The shield, helmet and V)IRTUS (C of the legend on the left is legible but the reverse is badly worn
Event Date 21/9/1994
Author: maa
FM:68498
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