Bonosus
British usurper circa 280 AD
Bonosus was a general under the Emperor Probus. He was of British descent and fought unsuccessfully against the Germans. Bonosus was proclaimed Emperor at Cologne following his defeat by the Germans perhaps out of fear about what Probus’ reaction might be to his failure. Probus indeed marched against Bonosus who was once again defeated.
Monetary System
Mints: British (unknown)
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DENOMINATIONS
Æ Antoninianus
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