How do you identify RIC V Carausius 343?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVGGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 343?

RIC V Carausius 343 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.47g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 343

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 343

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.47g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGGG

Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 343 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.47g, 22mm 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 343?: RIC V Carausius 343 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 343.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 343?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVGGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 343?: RIC V Carausius 343 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.47g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.