Roman coins circulated in Britain from Celtic times, even before the conquest by the emperor Claudius in A.D.43. Following the occupation of Britain, normal Roman coins were used for 250 years before Britain had its own mint. However, the Romans issued many coins with reference to Britain.

Featured Roman Coins:

Julius Caesar 55 and 54 B.C.; Claudius A.D. 43; Vespasian A.D. 43 as Legate of Legion II during the invasion; Hadrian A.D. 122; Pertinax - Governor of Britain during the late 2nd Century; Clodius Albinus - Governor of Britain A.D. 193; Septimius Severus A.D. 207-211, died in York; Caracalla A.D. 207-211; Geta A.D. 207-211; Carausius A.D. 287-293; Allectus A.D. 293-296; Constantius I A.D. 296 and A.D. 306, died in York; Constantine the Great A.D. 306-307; Constans A.D. 346; Magnus Maximus - Army commander A.D. 383 (and possibly his son Flavius Victor as well); Constantine III - Army commander A.D. 407 (and possibly his son, Constans)