This hand-painted 54 mm miniature depicts Carausius, the Roman military commander and self-proclaimed Emperor of Britain during the late 3rd century CE. A skilled naval leader, Carausius established an independent Romano-British rule and minted his own imperial coinage, making him one of the most fascinating figures of the Roman Empire’s crisis era.
This miniature is painted with high attention to historical-inspired detail:
Armor & Cloak Details
Bronze-style muscle cuirass and Roman commander’s belt
Imperial red cloak symbolizing authority
Roman officer’s galea helmet with crest
Command posture suggesting leadership rather than frontline combat
Metallic shading and weathering for authenticity
Sealed with matte varnish to protect the finish.
Specifications
Scale: 54 mm / 1:32
Material: Metal alloy
Paint: Professional acrylics, layered shading & highlights
Base: Polished wood display stand
Finish: Matte museum-style preservation coating
Each piece is one-of-a-kind, painted individually by hand.
Historical Significance
Carausius is remembered as:
The first ruler to establish Britain’s independence from Rome
A leader who minted unique coinage with propaganda messages
A commander who controlled the Classis Britannica naval fleet
A figure revered by Roman-British reenactment and academic communities
In miniature collecting: he is rare and sought after.
