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RIC V Carausius 155

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 155. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Londinium. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake rising from altar and holding sceptre, with the legend SALVS AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This coin is an antoninianus struck at Londinium bearing the obverse legend "IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG". The denomination was introduced by Caracalla in 215 as a double denomination valued at two denarii, distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. In this period, soldier emperors and usurpers required coinage to pay troops and secure loyalty, although supplies of silver bullion had dwindled. The reverse carries the legend "SALVS AVG" alongside an image of Salus standing and feeding a snake rising from an altar while holding a sceptre.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Londinium
Authority
Carausius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake rising from altar and holding sceptre
Obverse legend
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
SALVS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 155
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
SALVS AVG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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