Numerian Aureus, Numerian reverse
RIC V Carus 443 · 283 AD-284 AD · Ticinum · Issued under Carinus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 Numerian, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Carus 443?
- RIC V Carus 443 is a Gold Aureus of Numerian issued under 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.
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