Carausius Antoninianus (RIC V 895)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 895

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, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand

Reverse

PAX AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 895 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 transverse sceptre 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 895?: RIC V Carausius 895 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 895.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 895?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.