What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 463?

RIC V Carus 463 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 463

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 463

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.9g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

CLEMENTIA TEMP or CLEMENTIA • TEMP

Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 463 is an antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.9g, 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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 463?: RIC V Carus 463 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 463.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 463?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription CLEMENTIA TEMP or CLEMENTIA • TEMP. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 463?: RIC V Carus 463 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.