Carausius Denarius, Carausius reverse (RIC V 9)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 9

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Londinium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F IN AVG

Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS IN AVG or VIRTVS INV AVG

Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 9 is a denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Londinium mint. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Londinium Mint

The Londinium mint (modern London) operated intermittently from Carausius through the early fourth century. Its output was relatively small compared to continental mints, making London-mint coins scarcer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 9?: RIC V Carausius 9 is a Silver Denarius of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Londinium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 9.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 9?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F IN AVG. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, riding left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS IN AVG or VIRTVS INV AVG. Portrait type: laureate.