What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 732?

RIC V Carausius 732 was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.15g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carausius Antoninianus, Carausius reverse (RIC V 732)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 732

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

5.15g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ADVENTVS AVG

Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 732 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 5.15g, 22mm diameter.

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 732?: RIC V Carausius 732 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 732.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 732?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding short sceptre in left hand; sometimes at foot, captive with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 732?: RIC V Carausius 732 was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.15g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.