How do you identify RIC V Carausius 165?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 165?

RIC V Carausius 165 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.69g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 165

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 165

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.69g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SALVS PVBLICA

Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 165 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.69g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 165?: RIC V Carausius 165 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 165.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 165?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms with the inscription SALVS PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 165?: RIC V Carausius 165 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.69g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.