Carausius Antoninianus — RIC V Carausius 672

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 672

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Rotomagus

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SALVS III

Salus, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae and feeding snake rising from altar

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 672 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Rotomagus mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae and feeding snake rising from altar.

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 672?: RIC V Carausius 672 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Rotomagus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 672.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 672?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae and feeding snake rising from altar with the inscription SALVS III. Portrait type: radiate.