What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 343?

RIC V Carus 343 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.65g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 343

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 343

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.65g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAGN VRBICA AVG

Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right on crescent

Reverse

VENVS VICTRIX

Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, shield

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 343 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.65g, 23mm 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 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 343?: RIC V Carus 343 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 343.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 343?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right on crescent with the inscription MAGN VRBICA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, shield with the inscription VENVS VICTRIX. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 343?: RIC V Carus 343 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.65g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.