How do you identify RIC V Carausius 973?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left by altar, holding sceptre with the inscription ROMA ET AV or ROMA ET AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 973?

RIC V Carausius 973 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.4g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carausius Antoninianus, Roma reverse (RIC V 973)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 973

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.4g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV

Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ROMA ET AV or ROMA ET AVG

Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left by altar, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 973 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left by altar, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.4g, 23mm 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.

All Carausius coins Uncertain Value mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 973?: RIC V Carausius 973 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 973.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 973?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left by altar, holding sceptre with the inscription ROMA ET AV or ROMA ET AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 973?: RIC V Carausius 973 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.4g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.