What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 182?

RIC V Carus 182 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.67g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 182

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 182

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.67g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVR CARINVS NOB C

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes at feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 182 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes at feet, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.67g.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 182?: RIC V Carus 182 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 182.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 182?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR CARINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes at feet, captive with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 182?: RIC V Carus 182 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.67g, die axis 12 h, struck.