How do you identify RIC V Carausius 362?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVID AVGGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 362?

RIC V Carausius 362 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carausius Antoninianus, Providentia (RIC V 362)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 362

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

PROVID AVGGG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 362 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4g, 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 362?: RIC V Carausius 362 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 362.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 362?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVID AVGGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 362?: RIC V Carausius 362 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.