What is RIC V Carus 158?

RIC V Carus 158 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 158.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 158?

RIC V Carus 158 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, die axis 5 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 158

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 158

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.55g

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 158 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.55g.

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 158?: RIC V Carus 158 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 158.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 158?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 158?: RIC V Carus 158 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, die axis 5 h, struck.