How do you identify RIC V Carus 472?

The obverse depicts Head of Nigrinian, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO NIGRIANO. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing front, head left with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.

Carinus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 472

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 472

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

284 AD-285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

DIVO NIGRIANO

Head of Nigrinian, radiate, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Eagle, standing front, head left

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 472 is an antoninianus of Carinus (284 AD-285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing front, head left.

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 472?: RIC V Carus 472 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carinus (284 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 472.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 472?: The obverse depicts Head of Nigrinian, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO NIGRIANO. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing front, head left with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.