Carausius Antoninianus, Fides reverse
RIC V Carausius 783 · 286 AD-293 AD
Obverse
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
FIDE MIL or FIDE MILIT or FIDE MILIVM or FIDE MILITVM or FIDEM MIL or FIDEM MILIT or FIDEM MILIVM or FIDEM MILITVM or FIDES MIL or FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILIVM or FIDES MILITVM
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns
About This Type
This RIC V Carausius 783 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD). The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Carausius 783?
- RIC V Carausius 783 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 783.
- How do you identify RIC V Carausius 783?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDE MIL or FIDE MILIT or FIDE MILIVM or FIDE MILITVM or FIDEM MIL or FIDEM MILIT or FIDEM MILIVM or FIDEM MILITVM or FIDES MIL or FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILIVM or FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
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