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RIC V Carausius 285

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 285. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Camulodunum. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left, with the legend IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG.

The reverse shows moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand, with the legend MONETA AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

First introduced by Caracalla in 215, the antoninianus was a coin thought to have been valued at two denarii, originally distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. By the late third century, soldier emperors and usurpers continually needed coin to pay their troops and secure their loyalty. This issue bears the obverse legend "IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG" and depicts Moneta on the reverse holding scales and a cornucopiae, accompanied by the inscription "MONETA AVG".

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, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, left
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG
Reverse legend
MONETA AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 285
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CARAVSIVS P AVG
Reverse legend to match
MONETA 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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