How do you identify RIC V Carus 394?

The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and sometimes shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 394?

RIC V Carus 394 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.56g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 394

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 394

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.56g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PAX AVGG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 394 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.56g, 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 394?: RIC V Carus 394 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 394.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 394?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right, sometimes holding spear, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and sometimes shield in left hand with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 394?: RIC V Carus 394 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.56g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.