coin; forgery (possible core of plated coin)

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coin; forgery(possible core of plated coin)

Object Type: coin; forgery (possible core of plated coin)
Museum number: 2000,1201.1
Denomination: denarius (possible core of plated forgery laureate Carausian silver)
Description: Copper alloy coin (or possible core of plated denarius). (whole); Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Carausius, right. (obverse); Britannia (wearing mural crown) clasping hands with Carausius. (reverse)
State
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 286-293
Production place: Minted in: British Isles (Carausius unmarked series)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 6 o'clock; Weight: 3.09 grammes
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments: Probable core of plated denarius. Alternatively it could be a smaller denomination struck in bronze.
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; allegory/personification
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Carausius; Representation of: Britannia
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 2000
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 2000,1201.1