What is RIC V Carus 226?

RIC V Carus 226 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 226.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 226?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, standing right in slow quadriga, holding branch in right hand with the inscription P M TRI P COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 226?

RIC V Carus 226 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.08g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 226

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 226

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.08g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CARINVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

P M TRI P COS P P

Carinus, draped, standing right in slow quadriga, holding branch in right hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 226 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, standing right in slow quadriga, holding branch in right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.08g, 18mm 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 226?: RIC V Carus 226 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 226.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 226?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Carinus, draped, standing right in slow quadriga, holding branch in right hand with the inscription P M TRI P COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 226?: RIC V Carus 226 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.08g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.