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RIC V Carausius 229

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 229. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Camulodunum. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG. The reverse shows four ensigns, with the legend FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITV.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

This silver antoninianus was minted at Camulodunum. The denomination was initially introduced in 215 by Caracalla as a double piece valued at two denarii, distinguished by the radiate crown, though it suffered continual debasement as soldier emperors and usurpers minted coin to pay troops and secure their loyalty. The obverse presents the legend "IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG", whilst the reverse features four ensigns accompanied by the legend "FIDES MILIT" or "FIDES MILITV".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Camulodunum
Authority
Carausius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Four ensigns
Obverse legend
IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG
Reverse legend
FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITV

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 229
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CARAVSIVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITV
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.

Documentation checklist

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