What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 378?

RIC V Carus 378 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 378

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 378

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.19g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C

Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGGG

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 378 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 3.19g, 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 378?: RIC V Carus 378 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 378.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 378?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C 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 AVGGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 378?: RIC V Carus 378 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.