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RIC V Carus 366

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carus 366. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carus. Mint: Ticinum. The obverse shows bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Numerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C.

The reverse shows numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing or walking 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

Struck at the mint of Ticinum, this antoninianus was produced during the imperial period under Carus. The antoninianus was a Roman denomination introduced under Caracalla in 215, thought to have been valued at two denarii and conventionally identified by the radiate crown worn by the depicted figure. Though initially minted in silver, the denomination suffered from progressive debasement throughout the third century as silver bullion supplies ran short, and soldier emperors required coin to pay their troops. This issue features the radiate bust of Numerian with the obverse inscription "M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C", alongside a reverse depicting him holding a baton and sceptre with the legend "PRINCIPI IVVENT" or "PRINCIPI IVVENTVT".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Ticinum
Authority
Carus

Design

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

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carus 366
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB 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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