How do you identify RIC V Carus 214?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription SAECVLI FELICITAS. Portrait type: radiate.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 214

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 214

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG

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

Reverse

SAECVLI FELICITAS

Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 214 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.

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 214?: RIC V Carus 214 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 214.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 214?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand with the inscription SAECVLI FELICITAS. Portrait type: radiate.