What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 209?

RIC V Carus 209 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 209

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 209

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Tripolis Phoenicia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.46g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C

Bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•

Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 209 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Tripolis Phoenicia mint. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.46g, 22mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 209?: RIC V Carus 209 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Tripolis Phoenicia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 209.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 209?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 209?: RIC V Carus 209 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.