What is RIC V Carus 190?

RIC V Carus 190 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 190.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 190?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 190?

RIC V Carus 190 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.63g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carus Aureus — RIC V Carus 190

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 190

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.63g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES

Bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 190 is an aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.63g, 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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 190?: RIC V Carus 190 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 190.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 190?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 190?: RIC V Carus 190 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.63g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.