What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 29?

RIC V Carus 29 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.23g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 29

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 29

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.23g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO CARO PIO

Head of Carus, radiate, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Eagle, standing left or front, head right left or upwards

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 29 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing left or front, head right left or upwards. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.23g, 21mm 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 29?: RIC V Carus 29 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 29.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 29?: The obverse depicts Head of Carus, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO CARO PIO. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing left or front, head right left or upwards with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 29?: RIC V Carus 29 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.23g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.