Carausius Denarius
RIC V Carausius 571 · 286 AD-293 AD · Uncertain Value
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
RENOVAT ROMA or RENOVAT ROMAN or RENOVAT ROMANO or RENOVAT RVMANO
She-wolf, standing right, suckling Romulus and Remus
About This Type
This RIC V Carausius 571 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf, standing right, suckling Romulus and Remus. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2g, 19mm 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 571?
- RIC V Carausius 571 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 571.
- How do you identify RIC V Carausius 571?
- 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 She-wolf, standing right, suckling Romulus and Remus with the inscription RENOVAT ROMA or RENOVAT ROMAN or RENOVAT ROMANO or RENOVAT RVMANO. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 571?
- RIC V Carausius 571 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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