RIC V Carausius 596 Carausius obverse, Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Carausius 596
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, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VOTO PVBLICO

Altar, inscribed MVLTIS XX IMP

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 596 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD). The reverse depicts Altar, inscribed MVLTIS XX IMP.

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 596?
RIC V Carausius 596 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 596.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 596?
The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Altar, inscribed MVLTIS XX IMP with the inscription VOTO PVBLICO. Portrait type: laureate.

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