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RIC V Carus 190

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Carus 190. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Carus. Mint: Siscia. The obverse shows bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right, with the legend M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand, with the legend VICTORIA AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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5
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Historical context

Marcus Aurelius Carus served as Roman emperor between 282 and 283. During this brief reign, Carus campaigned successfully against Germanic tribes and Sarmatians along the Danube frontier before marching against the Sassanid Empire. His sons, Carinus and Numerian, were elevated alongside him to establish a short-lived imperial dynasty that provided stability to the resurgent empire before Carus died in July or August 283.

This aureus was produced under Carus's authority at the mint of Siscia.

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Siscia
Authority
Carus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand
Obverse legend
M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend
VICTORIA AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Carus 190
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIA AVG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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