The C MINT (uncertain location, Britain) mint

Mint: C MINT (uncertain location, Britain)
Abbreviation: C

A second British mint was established during the reign of Carausius (AD circa 286-293). Coins were struck at this mint during his reign and and that of his successor Allectus (AD 293-296). They are distinguished by a C (sometimes read as a G) mintmark. The location of the ‘C mint’ remains a mystery, although the distribution of finds suggests that it is not Colchester (Camulodunum) as most old catalogues suggest.

Geographical entities

View all coins recorded, which are attributed to C MINT (uncertain location, Britain).

Issuers

This mint was active under the following issuers:

• Pescennius Niger - AD 193 - AD 194 - [View all attributed records for this mint by Pescennius Niger]
• Diocletian - AD 284 - AD 305 - [View all attributed records for this mint by Diocletian]
• Carausius - AD 286 - AD 293 - [View all attributed records for this mint by Carausius]
• Allectus - AD 293 - AD 296 - [View all attributed records for this mint by Allectus]

Latest examples recorded with images

We have recorded 227 examples.