How do you identify RIC V Carausius 880?

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 Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 880?

RIC V Carausius 880 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.89g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carausius Antoninianus (RIC V 880)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 880

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.89g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

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

PAX AVG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 880 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.89g, 22mm diameter.

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 880?: RIC V Carausius 880 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 880.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 880?: 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 Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 880?: RIC V Carausius 880 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.89g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.