How do you identify RIC V Carausius 525?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus or wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TEMP FELI or TEMPORVM FEL or TEMPORVM FELI or TEMPORVM FELICIT. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus, Felicitas reverse (RIC V 525)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 525

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

TEMP FELI or TEMPORVM FEL or TEMPORVM FELI or TEMPORVM FELICIT

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus or wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 525 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus or wreath 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 525?: RIC V Carausius 525 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 525.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 525?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus or wreath in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TEMP FELI or TEMPORVM FEL or TEMPORVM FELI or TEMPORVM FELICIT. Portrait type: radiate.