Carausius Antoninianus, Fides reverse (RIC V 783)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 783

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, 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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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.

All Carausius coins Uncertain Value mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 783?: RIC V Carausius 783 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.