How do you identify RIC V Carausius 1017?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, milking cow, standing right with the inscription VBERITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 1017

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 1017

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VBERITAS AVG

Woman, draped, milking cow, standing right

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 1017 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, milking cow, standing right.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 1017?: RIC V Carausius 1017 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 1017.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 1017?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, milking cow, standing right with the inscription VBERITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.