How do you identify RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1?

The obverse depicts Jugate busts of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, left, and bust of Diocletian, sometimes radiate, cuirassed, left, and bust of Carausius, sometimes radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes raising right hands with the inscription CARAVSIVS ET FRATRES SVI. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1?

RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carausius Antoninianus (RIC V issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Camulodunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.17g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CARAVSIVS ET FRATRES SVI

Jugate busts of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, left, and bust of Diocletian, sometimes radiate, cuirassed, left, and bust of Carausius, sometimes radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes raising right hands

Reverse

PAX AVGGG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1 is an antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Camulodunum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.17g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1?: RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Camulodunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1?: The obverse depicts Jugate busts of Maximian, radiate, cuirassed, left, and bust of Diocletian, sometimes radiate, cuirassed, left, and bust of Carausius, sometimes radiate, cuirassed, left, sometimes raising right hands with the inscription CARAVSIVS ET FRATRES SVI. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1?: RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.17g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.