What is RIC V Carus 287?

RIC V Carus 287 is a Bronze As of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 287.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 287?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, riding right, riding down enemy with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

Carinus As — RIC V Carus 287

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 287

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CARINVS P F AVG

Bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Carinus, draped, cuirassed, riding right, riding down enemy

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 287 is an as of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, riding right, riding down enemy.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 287?: RIC V Carus 287 is a Bronze As of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 287.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 287?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, riding right, riding down enemy with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.