What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 128?

RIC V Carus 128 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 128

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 128

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Tripolis Phoenicia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.8g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 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

VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•

Carus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving globe from Jupiter or Carinus standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 128 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Tripolis Phoenicia mint. The reverse depicts Carus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving globe from Jupiter or Carinus standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.8g, 22mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 128?: RIC V Carus 128 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Tripolis Phoenicia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 128.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 128?: 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, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving globe from Jupiter or Carinus standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 128?: RIC V Carus 128 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.