RIC V Carausius 17

Typological Description

  • Date Range

    • From Date: AD 286
    • To Date: AD 293
  • Object Type: Coin
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Denomination: Antoninianus
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: CARAVSIVS AVG
    • Type: Bust of Carausius, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand
    • Portrait: Carausius

    • Reverse

      • Legend: COMES AVG
      • Type: Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
      • Deity: Victory
      • MintMark: -/-//ML

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