What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 177?

RIC V Carus 177 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.06g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 177

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 177

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.06g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVR CARINVS NOB C

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENT

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

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 177 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Ticinum 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 4.06g, 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 Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

All Carus coins Ticinum mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 177?: RIC V Carus 177 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 177.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 177?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR CARINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 177?: RIC V Carus 177 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.06g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.