What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 420?

RIC V Carus 420 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 420

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 420

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.54g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NVMERIANVS AVG

Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre or spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 420 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre or spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.54g, 22mm 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 420?: RIC V Carus 420 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 420.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 420?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre or spear in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 420?: RIC V Carus 420 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.