What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 217?

RIC V Carausius 217 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 217

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 217

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.36g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M CARAVS[…]

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

EXPECTATE VENI

Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 217 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 21mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 217?: RIC V Carausius 217 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 217.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 217?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M CARAVS[…]. The reverse depicts Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription EXPECTATE VENI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 217?: RIC V Carausius 217 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.