What is RIC V Carus 35?

RIC V Carus 35 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 35.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 35?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription AETERNIT IMPERI. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 35?

RIC V Carus 35 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 35

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 35

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.63g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

AETERNIT IMPERI

Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 35 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.63g.

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 35?: RIC V Carus 35 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 35.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 35?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription AETERNIT IMPERI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 35?: RIC V Carus 35 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.63g, die axis 12 h, struck.