How do you identify RIC V Carausius 796?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder or rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; right hand sometimes on shield with the inscription FORTVNA RAEDVX or FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus, Fortuna reverse (RIC V 796)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 796

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, cuirassed, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand

Reverse

FORTVNA RAEDVX or FORTVNA REDVX

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder or rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; right hand sometimes on shield

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 796 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder or rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; right hand sometimes on shield.

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 796?: RIC V Carausius 796 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 796.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 796?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder or rudder on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; right hand sometimes on shield with the inscription FORTVNA RAEDVX or FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.