What is RIC V Carus 312?

RIC V Carus 312 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 312.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 312?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C 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 AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 312

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 312

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C CARINVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 312 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 312?: RIC V Carus 312 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 312.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 312?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C 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 AVG. Portrait type: laureate.