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RIC V Carausius 555

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 555. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV.

The reverse shows britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre or spear, with the legend EXPECTAT VENI or EXPECTATE VENI.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

He established control over Britain and northern Gaul, styling himself emperor and ruling as "Emperor of the North" for seven years before being assassinated by his finance minister Allectus around 293.

This silver denarius was struck under Carausius at an uncertain mint. The coin's obverse bears the emperor's portrait with the legend IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV. Its reverse design depicts Britannia holding an ensign or trident while clasping hands with the emperor, who holds a sceptre or spear, accompanied by the inscription EXPECTAT VENI or EXPECTATE VENI.

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
Reverse
Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre or spear
Obverse legend
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV
Reverse legend
EXPECTAT VENI or EXPECTATE VENI

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 555
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AV
Reverse legend to match
EXPECTAT VENI or EXPECTATE VENI
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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