What is RIC V Carus 2?

RIC V Carus 2 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 2.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 2?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 2?

RIC V Carus 2 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Carus Aureus — RIC V Carus 2

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 2

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.28g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PAX AVG

Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 2 is an aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.28g, 19mm 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 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 2?: RIC V Carus 2 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 2.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 2?: RIC V Carus 2 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.