How do you identify RIC V Carus 256?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIVS EXERCITI. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 256?

RIC V Carus 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.79g, diameter 23mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 256

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 256

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.79g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARINVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

GENIVS EXERCITI

Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 256 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.79g, 23mm 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 256?: RIC V Carus 256 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 256.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 256?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIVS EXERCITI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 256?: RIC V Carus 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.79g, diameter 23mm, die axis 11 h, struck.