How do you identify RIC V Carausius 285?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONETA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 285

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 285

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG

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

Reverse

MONETA AVG

Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 285 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae 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 285?: RIC V Carausius 285 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 285.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 285?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONETA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.