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RIC V Carausius 750

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 750. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Uncertain value. 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 victory, winged, draped, standing or walking right or left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, with the legend COMES AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Catalogue references
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Historical context

This antoninianus represents a denomination introduced by Caracalla in early 215, thought to have been valued at two denarii. Throughout the third century, usurpers and soldier emperors required coin to pay their troops and secure their loyalty. The radiate crown worn by the emperor on the obverse served as the denomination's characteristic mark of a double unit, accompanied by the reverse legend "COMES AVG" depicting Victory holding a wreath and palm.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
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
Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking right or left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
COMES AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 750
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
COMES 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

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