Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 370

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 370

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C

Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENT

Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 370 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding branch 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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 370?: RIC V Carus 370 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 370.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 370?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENT. Portrait type: radiate.