What is RIC V Carus 157?

RIC V Carus 157 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 157.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 157?

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

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 157

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 157

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M AVR CARINVS CAES

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG

Pontifical instruments, variously arranged

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 157 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pontifical instruments, variously arranged.

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 157?: RIC V Carus 157 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 157.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 157?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR CARINVS CAES. The reverse depicts Pontifical instruments, variously arranged with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.