How do you identify RIC V Carus 388?

The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 388?

RIC V Carus 388 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 388

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 388

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.02g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG

Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

MARS VICTOR

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 388 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.02g, 23mm 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 388?: RIC V Carus 388 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 388.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 388?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 388?: RIC V Carus 388 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.