Skip to content
Orbis Collectibles

RIC V Carausius 353

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 353. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Camulodunum. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, with the legend IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe, with the legend PROVID AVG.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
3
Catalogue references
1

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Struck at the mint of Camulodunum, this silver antoninianus represents a denomination introduced by Caracalla in 215 and thought to have been valued at two denarii. The radiate crown worn by the emperor on the obverse indicated it was a double denomination. The reverse carries the legend "PROVID AVG" and depicts Providentia holding a globe and cornucopiae, with a globe at her foot.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Camulodunum
Authority
Carausius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot, globe
Obverse legend
IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
PROVID AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 353
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
PROVID 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.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Recorded
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

Research required

  • Editorial verification required.
  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
Can you source one of these? Submit a reference