How do you identify RIC V Carus 294?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 294

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 294

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP CARINVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

ADVENTVS AVG

Carinus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 294 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding spear 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 Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 294?: RIC V Carus 294 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 294.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 294?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right or bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.