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RIC V Carus 362

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carus 362. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend M AVR NVMERIANVS C.

The reverse shows numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand, with the legend PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT.

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Historical context

This silver antoninianus was produced at Rome under the authority of Carus, representing his son Numerian. Introduced under Caracalla in early 215 AD and thought to have been valued at two denarii, the antoninianus typically denoted a double denomination through a radiate crown. On this issue, the obverse bears the radiate portrait of Numerian with the legend "M AVR NVMERIANVS C", whilst the reverse portrays him holding a baton and sceptre, accompanied by the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENT" or "PRINCIPI IVVENTVT".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Carus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand
Obverse legend
M AVR NVMERIANVS C
Reverse legend
PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carus 362
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
M AVR NVMERIANVS C
Reverse legend to match
PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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