Carausius Denarius, Britannia reverse (RIC V 555)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 555

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV

Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, 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 555 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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.

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.

All Carausius coins Uncertain Value mint All Denarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 555?: RIC V Carausius 555 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 555.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 555?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV. 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.