How do you identify RIC V Carausius 570?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Carausius Denarius (RIC V 570)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 570

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

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 570 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.

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 570?: RIC V Carausius 570 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 570.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 570?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.