Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 222

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 222

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CARINVS P F AVG

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, standing right on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 222 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm 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 222?: RIC V Carus 222 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 222.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 222?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.