How do you identify RIC V Carausius 199?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right or left or walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm or ensign in left hand with the inscription COMES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 199

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 199

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

COMES AVG

Victory, winged, draped, standing right or left or walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm or ensign in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 199 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right or left or walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm or ensign 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 199?: RIC V Carausius 199 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 199.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 199?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right or left or walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm or ensign in left hand with the inscription COMES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.