What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 220?

RIC V Carus 220 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.42g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 220

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 220

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.42g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARINVS P F AVG

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 220 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.42g, 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 220?: RIC V Carus 220 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 220.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 220?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 220?: RIC V Carus 220 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.42g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.