How do you identify RIC V Carausius 527?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or jugate bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, left, and Sol, radiate, draped, left, sometimes holding whip with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield or trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 527)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 527

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or jugate bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, left, and Sol, radiate, draped, left, sometimes holding whip

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield or trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 527 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield or trophy 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 527?: RIC V Carausius 527 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 527.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 527?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or jugate bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, left, and Sol, radiate, draped, left, sometimes holding whip with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield or trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.