What is RIC V Carus 293?

RIC V Carus 293 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 293.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 293?

RIC V Carus 293 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.08g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 293

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 293

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.08g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP M AVR CARINVS P F AVG

Bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 293 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.08g, 21mm 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 Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 293?: RIC V Carus 293 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 293.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 293?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP M AVR CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 293?: RIC V Carus 293 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.08g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.