What is RIC V Carausius 548?

RIC V Carausius 548 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 548.

Carausius Denarius, Clasped reverse (RIC V 548)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 548

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITVM

Clasped hands

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 548 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD). The reverse depicts Clasped hands.

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 548?: RIC V Carausius 548 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 548.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 548?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Clasped hands with the inscription CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.

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Carausius Denarius, Clasped reverse