Silver Antoninianus

Carausius Antoninianus, Providentia reverse

RIC V Carausius 955 · 286 AD-293 AD

RIC V Carausius 955 Carausius obverse, Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand ... Obverse
RIC V Carausius 955 Carausius reverse, Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in ... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Carausius 955
Ruler
Carausius
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
286 AD-293 AD
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.09g
Diameter
25mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

VIRTVS CARAVSI

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

Reverse

PROVI AVG or PROVID AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 955 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD). The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.09g, 25mm 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 955?
RIC V Carausius 955 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 955.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 955?
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 Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe with the inscription PROVI AVG or PROVID AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 955?
RIC V Carausius 955 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.09g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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