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.

Carausius Denarius, Altar reverse (RIC V 596)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 596

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, 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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 596?: RIC V Carausius 596 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.