Carausius Antoninianus, Providentia reverse
RIC V Carausius 152 · 286 AD-293 AD · Londinium
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
PROVIDENTIA AVGGG
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe
About This Type
This RIC V Carausius 152 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.82g, 23mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Carausius 152?
- RIC V Carausius 152 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 152.
- How do you identify RIC V Carausius 152?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVGGG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 152?
- RIC V Carausius 152 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.82g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
More types of Carausius
More types from Londinium
More Antoninianus types
You’ve attributed it. Now catalogue it
Record the attribution, weight, provenance, and photographs in your own NumisLens cabinet, a private catalogue built for ancient coins. Free for your first 50 coins.
Start your cabinet