Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 368

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 368

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

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing or walking left, holding ensign in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 368 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 ensign in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, two ensigns.

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 368?: RIC V Carus 368 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 368.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 368?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing or walking left, holding ensign in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, two ensigns with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVT. Portrait type: radiate.