What is RIC V Carus 454?

RIC V Carus 454 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 454.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 454?

The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 454?

RIC V Carus 454 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.93g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 454

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 454

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

283 AD-284 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.93g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Numerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVGG

Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 454 is an aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.93g, 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 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 454?: RIC V Carus 454 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (283 AD-284 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 454.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 454?: The obverse depicts Bust of Numerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C NVMERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 454?: RIC V Carus 454 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.93g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.