What is RIC V Carus 443?

RIC V Carus 443 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 443.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 443?

RIC V Carus 443 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.48g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 443

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 443

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.48g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left; behind, Victory, standing left, crowning him; before him, a kneeling and a standing captive

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 443 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left; behind, Victory, standing left, crowning him; before him, a kneeling and a standing captive. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.48g, 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 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 443?: RIC V Carus 443 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 443.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 443?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left; behind, Victory, standing left, crowning him; before him, a kneeling and a standing captive with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 443?: RIC V Carus 443 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.48g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.