How do you identify RIC V Bonosus 1?

The obverse depicts Head of Bonosus, radiate, right, or bust of Bonosus, radiate, right with the inscription […]BONOSNS. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription AX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Bonosus Antoninianus — RIC V Bonosus 1

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Bonosus 1

Ruler

Bonosus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

281 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

[…]BONOSNS

Head of Bonosus, radiate, right, or bust of Bonosus, radiate, right

Reverse

AX AVG

Pax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Bonosus 1 is an antoninianus of Bonosus (281 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Bonosus 1?: RIC V Bonosus 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Bonosus (281 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Bonosus 1.
How do you identify RIC V Bonosus 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Bonosus, radiate, right, or bust of Bonosus, radiate, right with the inscription […]BONOSNS. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription AX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.