What is RIC V Carus 117?

RIC V Carus 117 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 117.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 117?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVS CARI INVICTI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 117?

RIC V Carus 117 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.61g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carus Aureus — RIC V Carus 117

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 117

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.61g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS CARI INVICTI AVG

Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 117 is an aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.61g, 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 117?: RIC V Carus 117 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 117.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 117?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVS CARI INVICTI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 117?: RIC V Carus 117 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.61g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.