What is RIC V Carus 49?

RIC V Carus 49 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 49.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 49?

The obverse depicts Head of Carus, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO CARO. The reverse depicts Altar with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.

Carus Antoninianus — RIC V Carus 49

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 49

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

DIVO CARO

Head of Carus, radiate, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Altar

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 49 is an antoninianus of Carus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Altar.

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 49?: RIC V Carus 49 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 49.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 49?: The obverse depicts Head of Carus, radiate, right with the inscription DIVO CARO. The reverse depicts Altar with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.