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RIC V Carausius 334

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 334. 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 P F AVG. The reverse shows pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand, with the legend PAX AVGGG.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 19, RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 5.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
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Historical context

Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Carausius was a Roman military commander from Belgic Gaul who seized power in 286 during the Carausian Revolt, declaring himself emperor in Britain and northern Gaul. He held power for seven years before being assassinated around 293 by Allectus. This antoninianus was produced at Camulodunum, the first capital of Roman Britain, situated at present-day Colchester.

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
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
PAX AVGGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 334
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
PAX AVGGG
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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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Carausius 141

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC V Carausius 143

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 19

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC V Carausius issuing for Diocletian/Maximian 5

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
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