Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 286

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 286

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MONETA AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 286 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 286?: RIC V Carausius 286 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 286.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 286?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS 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.