How do you identify RIC V Carus 143?

The obverse depicts Jugate busts of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right, and Carinus, sometimes radiate, sometimes draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CARVS ET CARINVS AVGG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 143

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 143

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

CARVS ET CARINVS AVGG

Jugate busts of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right, and Carinus, sometimes radiate, sometimes draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 143 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm 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.

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 143?: RIC V Carus 143 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 143.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 143?: The obverse depicts Jugate busts of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right, and Carinus, sometimes radiate, sometimes draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CARVS ET CARINVS AVGG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.