What is RIC V Carus 1?

RIC V Carus 1 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 1.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 1?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Carus Aureus — RIC V Carus 1

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 1

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

FORTVNA AVG

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 1 is an aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 1?: RIC V Carus 1 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 1.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.