What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 295?

RIC V Carus 295 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.87g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 295

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 295

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.87g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARINVS P F AVG

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICI FELICIT or FELICITAS PVBLICA

Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus in right hand; crossing legs

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 295 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus in right hand; crossing legs. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.87g, 22mm 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 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 295?: RIC V Carus 295 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 295.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 295?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding caduceus in right hand; crossing legs with the inscription FELICI FELICIT or FELICITAS PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 295?: RIC V Carus 295 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.87g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.