What is RIC V Carus 320?

RIC V Carus 320 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 320.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 320

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 320

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C CARINVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA GERMANICA

Victory, winged, draped, galloping left in biga, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; beneath horses, enemy

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 320 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, galloping left in biga, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; beneath horses, enemy.

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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 320?: RIC V Carus 320 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 320.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 320?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C CARINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, galloping left in biga, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; beneath horses, enemy with the inscription VICTORIA GERMANICA. Portrait type: laureate.