RIC V Carausius 554 Carausius obverse, Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Carausius 554 Carausius reverse, Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clas... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Carausius 554
Ruler
Carausius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
286 AD-293 AD
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.57g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

EXPECTAT VENI or EXPECTATE VENI

Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre or spear

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 554 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD). The reverse depicts Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre or spear. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.57g, 20mm diameter.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 554?
RIC V Carausius 554 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 554.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 554?
The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre or spear with the inscription EXPECTAT VENI or EXPECTATE VENI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 554?
RIC V Carausius 554 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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