What is RIC V Carus 156?

RIC V Carus 156 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 156.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 156?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR CARINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Pontifical instruments, variously arranged with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 156?

RIC V Carus 156 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 156

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 156

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.41g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVR CARINVS NOB C

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG

Pontifical instruments, variously arranged

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 156 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pontifical instruments, variously arranged. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.41g, 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 156?: RIC V Carus 156 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 156.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 156?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR CARINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Pontifical instruments, variously arranged with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 156?: RIC V Carus 156 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.