How do you identify RIC V Carausius 560?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Galley with mast and rowers on waves with the inscription FELICITA AV or FELICITA AVG or FELICITAS or FELICITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Carausius Denarius, Galley reverse (RIC V 560)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 560

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, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand

Reverse

FELICITA AV or FELICITA AVG or FELICITAS or FELICITAS AVG

Galley with mast and rowers on waves

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 560 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Galley with mast and rowers on waves.

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 560?: RIC V Carausius 560 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 560.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 560?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Galley with mast and rowers on waves with the inscription FELICITA AV or FELICITA AVG or FELICITAS or FELICITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.