What is RIC V Carus 46?

RIC V Carus 46 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 46.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 46?

RIC V Carus 46 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.87g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 46

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 46

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.87g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 46 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.87g, 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 46?: RIC V Carus 46 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 46.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 46?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 46?: RIC V Carus 46 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.87g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.