How do you identify RIC V Carus 264?

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 Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription PIETA AVG or PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 264

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 264

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CARINVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

PIETA AVG or PIETAS AVG

Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 264 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus 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 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 264?: RIC V Carus 264 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 264.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 264?: 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 Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription PIETA AVG or PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.