What is RIC V Carus 34?

RIC V Carus 34 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 34.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 34?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

Carus Aureus — RIC V Carus 34

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 34

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 34 is an aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy 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 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 34?: RIC V Carus 34 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 34.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 34?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.