Carausius Denarius, Clasped reverse (RIC V 548)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 548

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, 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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.