How do you identify RIC V Carus 15?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 15

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 15

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 15 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre 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 15?: RIC V Carus 15 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 15.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.