What is RIC V Carus 52?

RIC V Carus 52 is a Silver Denarius of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 52.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 52?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP M AVR CARVS AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus and Numerian, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, raising right hands with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: laureate.

Carus Denarius — RIC V Carus 52

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 52

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP M AVR CARVS AVG

Bust of Carus, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Carinus and Numerian, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, raising right hands

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 52 is a denarius of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Carinus and Numerian, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, raising right hands.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 52?: RIC V Carus 52 is a Silver Denarius of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 52.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 52?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, helmeted, cuirassed, right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP M AVR CARVS AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus and Numerian, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, raising right hands with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: laureate.