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RIC V Carausius 947

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carausius 947. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carausius. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right, with the legend IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG.

The reverse shows youth, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend PRINCIPI IVVENTVT.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This coin is an antoninianus, a denomination introduced by Caracalla in 215 and thought to have been valued at two denarii. Initially struck in silver, the denomination featured the ruler wearing a radiate crown to indicate a double value. During the third century, emperors and usurpers required vast quantities of coinage to pay troops and maintain their loyalty, leading to progressive debasement. The obverse bears Carausius's radiate bust with the legend "IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG", while the reverse carries the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENTVT" alongside a draped, cuirassed youth holding an ensign and sceptre.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Carausius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Carausius, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
Youth, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carausius 947
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CARAVSIVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
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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