What is RIC IV Aemilian 1?

RIC IV Aemilian 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 1.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Aemilian 1?

RIC IV Aemilian 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aemilian Antoninianus — RIC IV Aemilian 1

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Aemilian 1

Ruler

Aemilian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.32g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

APOL CONSERVAT

Apollo, nude, standing left, holding branch in right hand and resting left elbow on lyre set on rock

About This Type

This RIC IV Aemilian 1 is an antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude, standing left, holding branch in right hand and resting left elbow on lyre set on rock. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.32g, 22mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 IV Aemilian 1?: RIC IV Aemilian 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 1.
How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude, standing left, holding branch in right hand and resting left elbow on lyre set on rock with the inscription APOL CONSERVAT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Aemilian 1?: RIC IV Aemilian 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.