RIC IV Aemilian 11 — Aemilian Antoninianus
RIC IV Aemilian 11 · 253 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIA AVG
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Aemilian 11 is an antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.75g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Aemilian 11?
- RIC IV Aemilian 11 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 11.
- How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 11?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Aemilian 11?
- RIC IV Aemilian 11 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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