RIC V Carus 70 — Carus Antoninianus
RIC V Carus 70 · 282 AD-283 AD · Ticinum
Obverse
IMP CARVS P F AVG
Bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
FIDES MILIT
Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns
About This Type
This RIC V Carus 70 is an antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.
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 Ticinum Mint
Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Carus 70?
- RIC V Carus 70 is a Silver Antoninianus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 70.
- How do you identify RIC V Carus 70?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILIT. Portrait type: radiate.
More types of Carus
More types from Ticinum
More Antoninianus types
Identify your own coins
Upload a photo and get instant attribution powered by our catalog of 80,000+ ancient coin types.
Try Coin Identification