What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 118?

RIC V Carus 118 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 118

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 118

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.28g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Carus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CLEMENTIA TEMP or CLEMENLIA TEMP

Carus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 118 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Carus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.28g, 20mm diameter.

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.

About the Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

All Carus coins Cyzicus mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 118?: RIC V Carus 118 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 118.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 118?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Carus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA TEMP or CLEMENLIA TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 118?: RIC V Carus 118 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.