What is RIC V Carus 116?

RIC V Carus 116 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 116.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 116?

RIC V Carus 116 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.85g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carus Aureus — RIC V Carus 116

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 116

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.85g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORI AVG

Victory, winged, draped, galloping left in biga, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 116 is an aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, galloping left in biga, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.85g, 20mm 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.

About the Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 116?: RIC V Carus 116 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 116.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 116?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, galloping left in biga, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 116?: RIC V Carus 116 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.85g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.