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RIC V Carausius 58

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 58. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Londinium. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows capricorn, standing left, with the legend LEG II AVG.

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Historical context

Struck at Londinium, this coin is an antoninianus, a denomination introduced in 215 by Caracalla and valued at two denarii. Throughout the third century, usurpers and emperors required coinage to pay troops and secure their loyalty. The coin's obverse displays a radiate bust of the emperor with the legend "IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG", while the reverse depicts a capricorn accompanied by the legend "LEG II AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Londinium
Authority
Carausius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carausius, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Capricorn, standing left
Obverse legend
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
LEG II AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 58
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
LEG II 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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