Carausius Antoninianus, Britannia reverse (RIC V 605)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 605

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

EXPECTATE VENI

Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding spear

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 605 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding spear.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 605?: RIC V Carausius 605 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 605.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 605?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding spear with the inscription EXPECTATE VENI. Portrait type: radiate.