Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 347

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 347

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

MAGNIA VRBICA AVG

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

Reverse

VENVS VICTRIX

Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet or Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes leaning on shield

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 347 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet or Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes leaning on shield.

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 347?: RIC V Carus 347 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 347.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 347?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right on crescent with the inscription MAGNIA VRBICA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet or Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes leaning on shield with the inscription VENVS VICTRIX. Portrait type: diademed.