How do you identify RIC V Carus 451?

The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae with the inscription ABVNDANTIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 451?

RIC V Carus 451 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Numerian Aureus, Abundantia reverse (RIC V Carus 451)

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Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 451

Ruler

Numerian

Issued under

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.35g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ABVNDANTIA AVGG

Abundantia, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 451 is an aureus of Numerian, issued under Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.35g, 19mm 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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 451?: RIC V Carus 451 is a Gold Aureus of Numerian issued under Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 451.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 451?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae with the inscription ABVNDANTIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 451?: RIC V Carus 451 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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