How do you identify RIC V Carausius 236?

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 Fortuna, draped, seated left on wheel, holding rudder in right hand with the inscription FORTVNA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 236

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 236

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

FORTVNA AVG

Fortuna, draped, seated left on wheel, holding rudder in right hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 236 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on wheel, holding rudder 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 236?: RIC V Carausius 236 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 236.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 236?: 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 Fortuna, draped, seated left on wheel, holding rudder in right hand with the inscription FORTVNA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.