How do you identify RIC V Carausius 535?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Carausius Denarius, Carausius reverse (RIC V 535)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 535

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ADVENTVS AVG

Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 535 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 535?: RIC V Carausius 535 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 535.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 535?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.