How do you identify RIC V Carus 14?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, sometimes right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS CARI AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 14?

RIC V Carus 14 was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.25g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 14

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 14

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

5.25g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VIRTVS CARI AVG

Bust of Carus, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, sometimes right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

PAX AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 14 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 5.25g, 23mm 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 14?: RIC V Carus 14 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 14.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 14?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, sometimes right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS CARI AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 14?: RIC V Carus 14 was struck in Silver, standard weight 5.25g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.