What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 377?

RIC V Carus 377 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.7g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 377

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 377

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.7g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C

Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 377 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.7g, 21mm diameter.

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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 377?: RIC V Carus 377 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 377.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 377?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 377?: RIC V Carus 377 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.7g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.