How do you identify RIC V Carausius 863?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS CARAVSI. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing or walking left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONET AVG or MONETA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carausius Antoninianus, Moneta reverse (RIC V 863)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 863

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

VIRTVS CARAVSI

Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

MONET AVG or MONETA AVG

Moneta, draped, standing or walking left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 863 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing or walking left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 863?: RIC V Carausius 863 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 863.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 863?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS CARAVSI. The reverse depicts Moneta, draped, standing or walking left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription MONET AVG or MONETA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.