What is RIC V Carausius 568?

RIC V Carausius 568 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 568.

How do you identify RIC V Carausius 568?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, walking right, holding thunderbolt in mouth with the inscription LEG IIII FL. Portrait type: laureate.

Carausius Denarius, Lion reverse (RIC V 568)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 568

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

Reverse

LEG IIII FL

Lion, walking right, holding thunderbolt in mouth

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 568 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD). The reverse depicts Lion, walking right, holding thunderbolt in mouth.

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 568?: RIC V Carausius 568 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 568.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 568?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, walking right, holding thunderbolt in mouth with the inscription LEG IIII FL. Portrait type: laureate.

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Carausius Denarius, Lion reverse