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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;maridvnvm, post: 8320500, member: 31620&quot;]I recently bought a mixed lot of coins and amongst then was the following Antoninianus of Carausius.</p><p><br /></p><p>I had originally attributed it as RIC V-2, London 101 but comparing my coin to others I could not conclude that my attribution was correct. My thoughts were around the poor form of the obverse legend, the possibilities with regards to the reverse field marks and queries around the style comparison between my example and known examples of the type. I also had a query around that the coin is either double struck or potentially an overstrike.</p><p><br /></p><p>Denomination - Antoninianus</p><p>Obv: IMP CIIRIIIISIIIS P F IIVG for IMP CARAVSIVS PF AVG, Radiate cuirassed bust right</p><p>Rev: PAX AVG, Pax standing left, holding olive-branch and vertical sceptre</p><p>Likely an irregular / barbarous issue in good style, F-O//[ML or possibly C] . A.D. 287-293</p><p>Reference:– cf. RIC V-2, London 101 or similar</p><p><br /></p><p>3.03 gms, 180 degree die orientation, Maximum diameter 23.48 mm</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/RI_143e_img.JPG" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>I posted the coin elsewhere and had a response from &quot;Mauseus&quot; who is a recognised expert in this field and he responded as follows:- </p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;Can I first say nice coin and interesting bust with the decorated cuirass over the shoulder, somewhat similar to trabaea decoration.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think your coin is irregular, given the style of the lettering and die cutting, although the bust detailing is good. By the time you get to the F/O//ML marks, and this is what I anticipate yours is (F/O//C is extremely unusual) the London mint was quite competent in style and, although lettering&nbsp; is still a little blocky the letter forms are recognisable, something not evident on the obverse of your coin. For example, all the A letters are unbarred. Having said all that, I could be almost swayed to official but poorer style.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>I thought it was an interesting coin worthy of sharing...[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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