What is RIC V Carus 381?

RIC V Carus 381 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 381.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 381?

The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 381

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 381

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG

Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVGG

Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 381 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe 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 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 381?: RIC V Carus 381 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 381.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 381?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.