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Aureus of the Roman Emperor Carausius

Unknown artist, 286–293 AD

Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby

Gold coins of Carausius are extremely rare. This coin is one of only 25 known. The other examples are spread across a variety of British and European museums and a few are in private hands. This coin was struck at the mint of Rouen, where Carausius briefly had a mint, and is only the fourth gold aureus of Carausius of its type. The other coin discovered at the same site has been acquired by the British Museum with Art Fund help.

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Title of artwork, date

Aureus of the Roman Emperor Carausius, 286–293 AD

Date supported

2009

Medium and material

Gold

Dimensions

Diameter: 19-21 cm

Grant

30000

Total cost

55000

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