What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 624?

RIC V Carausius 624 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.58g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carausius Aureus — RIC V Carausius 624

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carausius 624

Ruler

Carausius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

286 AD-293 AD

Mint

Rotomagus

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.58g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARAVSIVS AVG

Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILITVM

Carausius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding hand of Concordia, standing left

About This Type

This RIC V Carausius 624 is an aureus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD), struck at the Rotomagus mint. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding hand of Concordia, standing left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.58g, 18mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carausius 624?: RIC V Carausius 624 is a Gold Aureus of Carausius (286 AD-293 AD) struck at the Rotomagus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carausius 624.
How do you identify RIC V Carausius 624?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carausius, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CARAVSIVS AVG. The reverse depicts Carausius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding hand of Concordia, standing left with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carausius 624?: RIC V Carausius 624 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.58g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.