How do you identify RIC V Bonosus 2?

The obverse depicts Head of Bonosus, radiate, right, or bust of Bonosus, radiate, right with the inscription M C BONOSVS VA. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription PX GA. Portrait type: radiate.

Bonosus Antoninianus — RIC V Bonosus 2

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Bonosus 2

Ruler

Bonosus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

281 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M C BONOSVS VA

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

Reverse

PX GA

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Bonosus 2 is an antoninianus of Bonosus (281 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae 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 2?: RIC V Bonosus 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Bonosus (281 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Bonosus 2.
How do you identify RIC V Bonosus 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Bonosus, radiate, right, or bust of Bonosus, radiate, right with the inscription M C BONOSVS VA. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription PX GA. Portrait type: radiate.