Camulodunum, the Ancient Roman name for what is now Colchester in Essex, was an important town in Roman Britain, and the first capital of the province.
Camulodunum hosted a mint under the British Roman emperors Carausius and Allectus.
Dates of operation: c. 287 - 296 A.D. Mintmarks: C, CL.
Camulodunum hosted a mint under the British Roman emperors Carausius and Allectus.
Dates of operation: c. 287 - 296 A.D. Mintmarks: C, CL.
Modern location: Colchester, England
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Allectus
AD 294-296
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Obverse:
IMP C ALLECTVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, with decorated shoulder straps
Reverse:
LAETITIA AVG, galley right, with mast and six oars; QC in exergue
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Allectus
293-296 AD
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Obverse:
IMP C ALLECTVS PF AVG, Bust of Allectus facing right, wearing crown and cuirass
Reverse:
VIRTVS AVG, Galley rowing left; QC mint mark in exergue
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Carausius
AD 291-293
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Obverse:
IMP CARAVSIVS P AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Reverse:
PROVIDE AV, Providentia standing left, holding spear and cornucopiae; C in exergue