How do you identify RIC V Carausius 116?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS CARAVSI AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 116

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 116

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

VIRTVS CARAVSI AVG

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

Reverse

PAX AVG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 116 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand.

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 116?: RIC V Carausius 116 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 116.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 116?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS CARAVSI AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.