Carausius Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 849)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 849

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

MARTI PACIF or MARTI PACIFERO

Mars, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 849 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.

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 849?: RIC V Carausius 849 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 849.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 849?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand with the inscription MARTI PACIF or MARTI PACIFERO. Portrait type: radiate.