What is RIC V Carus 442?

RIC V Carus 442 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 442.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 442

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 442

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 442 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm 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 Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 442?: RIC V Carus 442 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 442.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 442?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.