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RIC V Carus 472

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carus 472. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Carinus; Numerian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Nigrinian, radiate, right, with the legend DIVO NIGRIANO. The reverse shows eagle, standing front, head left, with the legend CONSECRATIO.

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Historical context

This antoninianus was issued at the mint of Rome under the joint authority of the emperors Carinus and Numerian. Carinus, the elder son of Emperor Carus, ruled as emperor from 283 until his death in 285, having been appointed co-emperor of the western Roman Empire in 283. His younger brother Numerian ruled alongside him from 283 until November 284.

The antoninianus was a denomination introduced under Caracalla in 215, thought to have been valued at two denarii. Characterised by the radiate crown denoting a double denomination, it was originally silver but suffered progressive debasement throughout the third century to pay soldiers and maintain loyalty amid severe bullion shortages. This piece commemorates the deified Nigrinian, bearing his radiate head alongside the obverse legend "DIVO NIGRIANO", paired with an eagle and the legend "CONSECRATIO" on the reverse.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Carinus; Numerian

Design

Obverse
Head of Nigrinian, radiate, right
Reverse
Eagle, standing front, head left
Obverse legend
DIVO NIGRIANO
Reverse legend
CONSECRATIO

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carus 472
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
DIVO NIGRIANO
Reverse legend to match
CONSECRATIO
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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