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RIC V Carausius 225

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 225. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Camulodunum. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG.

The reverse shows fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns, with the legend FIDES MIL or FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITVM.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

The antoninianus was a Roman denomination introduced by Caracalla in 215, valued at two denarii and characterised by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. By the late third century, Roman soldier emperors and usurpers relied heavily on minting these coins to pay their troops and maintain loyalty, amidst shrinking silver bullion supplies. The obverse features Carausius with the title "IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG", whilst the reverse portrays Fides holding two ensigns alongside the legend "FIDES MIL", "FIDES MILIT", or "FIDES MILITVM".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Camulodunum
Authority
Carausius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns
Obverse legend
IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG
Reverse legend
FIDES MIL or FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 225
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
FIDES MIL or FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITVM
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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