Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 11

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 11

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

CARAVSIVS AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

ADVENTVS AVG

Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and sometimes holding sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 11 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and sometimes holding sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive.

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.

About the Londinium Mint

The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 11?: RIC V Carausius 11 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 11.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 11?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription CARAVSIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and sometimes holding sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.