Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 220

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 220

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

FELICIT PVBL or FELICIT PVPLI

Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column and holding caduceus in right hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 220 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column and holding caduceus in right 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 220?: RIC V Carausius 220 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 220.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 220?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column and holding caduceus in right hand with the inscription FELICIT PVBL or FELICIT PVPLI. Portrait type: radiate.