How do you identify RIC V Carausius 411?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBL. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus, Spes reverse (RIC V 411)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 411

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES PVBL

Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 411 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with 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.

All Carausius coins Camulodunum mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 411?: RIC V Carausius 411 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 411.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 411?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBL. Portrait type: radiate.