How do you identify RIC V Carus 152?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription CARINVS NOBIL CAES. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription SAECVLI FELICITAS. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 152?

RIC V Carus 152 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 152

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 152

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.8g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CARINVS NOBIL CAES

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

SAECVLI FELICITAS

Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 152 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.8g, 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 152?: RIC V Carus 152 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 152.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 152?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription CARINVS NOBIL CAES. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription SAECVLI FELICITAS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 152?: RIC V Carus 152 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.8g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.