What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 947?

RIC V Carausius 947 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.78g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carausius Antoninianus, Youth reverse (RIC V 947)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 947

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.78g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

Youth, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 947 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Youth, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.78g, 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 947?: RIC V Carausius 947 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 947.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 947?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Youth, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 947?: RIC V Carausius 947 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.78g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.