Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 297

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 297

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG

Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FORTVNA RED or FORTVNA REDVX

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 297 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae 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 297?: RIC V Carus 297 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 297.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 297?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA RED or FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.