Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 652

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 652

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Rotomagus

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVID[…] or PROVIDE AVG or PROVIDEN or PROVIDEN AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 652 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Rotomagus mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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 652?: RIC V Carausius 652 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Rotomagus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 652.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 652?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVID[…] or PROVIDE AVG or PROVIDEN or PROVIDEN AVG. Portrait type: radiate.