What is RIC V Carus 336?

RIC V Carus 336 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 336.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 336?

RIC V Carus 336 was struck in Gold, standard weight 532.81g, engraved.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 336

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 336

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-285 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

532.81g

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

engraved

Obverse

MAGNIA VRBICA AVG

Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right

Reverse

VENVS GENETRIX

Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 336 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 532.81g.

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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 336?: RIC V Carus 336 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-285 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 336.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 336?: The obverse depicts Bust of Magnia Urbica, diademed, draped, right with the inscription MAGNIA VRBICA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VENVS GENETRIX. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 336?: RIC V Carus 336 was struck in Gold, standard weight 532.81g, engraved.