What is RIC V Carus 471?

RIC V Carus 471 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (284 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 471.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 471?

The obverse depicts Head of Nigrinian, right with the inscription DIVO NIGRIANO. The reverse depicts Nigrinian, laid on biga on funeral pyre with the inscription CONSECRATIO.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 471?

RIC V Carus 471 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.67g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Carinus Aureus — RIC V Carus 471

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 471

Ruler

Carinus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-285 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.67g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO NIGRIANO

Head of Nigrinian, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Nigrinian, laid on biga on funeral pyre

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 471 is an aureus of Carinus (284 AD-285 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Nigrinian, laid on biga on funeral pyre. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.67g, 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Carus 471?: RIC V Carus 471 is a Gold Aureus of Carinus (284 AD-285 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 471.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 471?: The obverse depicts Head of Nigrinian, right with the inscription DIVO NIGRIANO. The reverse depicts Nigrinian, laid on biga on funeral pyre with the inscription CONSECRATIO.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Carus 471?: RIC V Carus 471 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.67g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.