What is RIC V Carus 408?

RIC V Carus 408 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 408.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 408?

The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 408?

RIC V Carus 408 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.65g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 408

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 408

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.65g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NVMERIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 408 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.65g, 20mm diameter.

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 408?: RIC V Carus 408 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 408.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 408?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Numerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 408?: RIC V Carus 408 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.65g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.