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RIC V Carausius 548

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 548. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, with the legend IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows clasped hands, with the legend CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITVM.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This silver denarius was struck under Carausius at an uncertain mint. The denarius had served as the standard Roman silver coin until its gradual replacement during the reign of Gordian III, after which it was produced only in very small quantities. The coin carries the obverse legend "IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG" and pairs this imperial title with a reverse design showing clasped hands, inscribed with either "CONCORDIA MILIT" or "CONCORDIA MILITVM".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Carausius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand
Reverse
Clasped hands
Obverse legend
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 548
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA MILIT or CONCORDIA 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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