Carus Aureus — RIC V Carus 204

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 204

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C

Bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising two captives, being crowned by Victory

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 204 is an aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising two captives, being crowned by Victory.

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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 204?: RIC V Carus 204 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 204.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 204?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising two captives, being crowned by Victory with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.