How do you identify RIC V Carus 416?

The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 416?

RIC V Carus 416 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.19g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 416

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 416

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.19g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NVMERIANVS AVG

Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG

Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 416 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.19g, 24mm 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 416?: RIC V Carus 416 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 416.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 416?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 416?: RIC V Carus 416 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.19g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.