Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 366

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 366

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C

Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing or walking left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 366 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing or walking left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre 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 366?: RIC V Carus 366 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 366.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 366?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing or walking left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT. Portrait type: radiate.