What is RIC IV Aemilian 10?

RIC IV Aemilian 10 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 10.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Aemilian 10?

RIC IV Aemilian 10 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.3g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Aemilian Antoninianus — RIC IV Aemilian 10

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Aemilian 10

Ruler

Aemilian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.3g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Aemilian 10 is an antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.3g, 21mm 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 10?: RIC IV Aemilian 10 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 10.
How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 10?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Aemilian 10?: RIC IV Aemilian 10 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.3g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.