RIC V Carausius 558, Denarius, Silver, struck at Uncertain value, 286–293 AD. Obverse: bust of carausius, laureate, draped, right, holding globe in right hand. Reverse: britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre or spear. Weight about 3.6 g, diameter 17.8 mm.
| mint | Uncertain value | weight | 3.60g (1) |
| ruler | Carausius | diameter | ⌀17.8 (1) |
| denomination | Denarius | axis | 6↕ (1) |
| material | Silver | technique | Struck |
| country | Roman Empire | dataset |
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obverse
Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right, holding globe in right hand
IMP CARAVSIVS P F
reverse
Britannia, draped, standing right, holding ensign or trident in right hand and clasping hand of emperor, standing left, holding sceptre or spear
EXPECTATI VENIES
Cite this coin
RIC V Carausius 558 (ric.5.cara.558), 286–293 AD. Corpus Apertum Nummorum Orbis Antiqui (CANOA). https://canoanumis.org/coins/ric-v-carausius-558/ (accessed: 2026-09-13). Full citation guidance: How to cite CANOA