Hammer

£100

Roman Imperial, Britannic Empire, AE Antoninianus of Carausius. Later legend: AD 291-293. Reverse: PROVID AVGGG, Providentia left, S P in fields. Mintmark C = Colonia Victricensis/Camulodunum (Colchester) or Clausentum (Bitterne, Southampton) mint. 4.54g. VF with light porosity. Interesting to note that this scarce legend ties in with the famous triple portrait propaganda issue, using AVGGG to indicate the three Augusti. Ex Lockdales A201 L1608.