What is RIC V Carus 95?

RIC V Carus 95 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 95.

How do you identify RIC V Carus 95?

The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed left with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Carus Aureus — RIC V Carus 95

Catalog Reference

RIC V Carus 95

Ruler

Carus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

282 AD-283 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG

Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed left

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Carus 95 is an aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 95?: RIC V Carus 95 is a Gold Aureus of Carus (282 AD-283 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Carus 95.
How do you identify RIC V Carus 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, right, or bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed left with the inscription IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.