How do you identify RIC V Carus 423?

The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes on either side, captive with the inscription VNDIQVE VICTORES. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 423?

RIC V Carus 423 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 423

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 423

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.67g

Diameter

23mm

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, or bust of Numerian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand

Reverse

VNDIQVE VICTORES

Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes on either side, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 423 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes on either side, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.67g, 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 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 423?: RIC V Carus 423 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 423.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 423?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes on either side, captive with the inscription VNDIQVE VICTORES. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 423?: RIC V Carus 423 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.