How do you identify RIC V Carus 447?

The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, left with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, modius with the inscription PROVIDENT AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 447?

RIC V Carus 447 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.03g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 447

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 447

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.03g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

PROVIDENT AVGG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, modius

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 447 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, modius. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.03g, 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 Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 447?: RIC V Carus 447 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 447.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 447?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, right, or bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, left with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding ears of corn in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, modius with the inscription PROVIDENT AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 447?: RIC V Carus 447 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.03g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.