How do you identify RIC V Carus 212?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 212?

RIC V Carus 212 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 212

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 212

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.67g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG

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

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVGG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 212 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.67g, 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.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 212?: RIC V Carus 212 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 212.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 212?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 212?: RIC V Carus 212 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.