How do you identify RIC V Carus 24?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carus, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, sometimes right, sometimes holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; on either side, captive with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 24?

RIC V Carus 24 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.62g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 24

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 24

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.62g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARVS AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; on either side, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 24 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; on either side, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.62g, 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 24?: RIC V Carus 24 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 24.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 24?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carus, radiate, helmeted, cuirassed, left, sometimes right, sometimes holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; on either side, captive with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 24?: RIC V Carus 24 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.62g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.