How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 23?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP M AEMIL AEMILIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, running left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAXS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Aemilian Antoninianus — RIC IV Aemilian 23

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Aemilian 23

Ruler

Aemilian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP M AEMIL AEMILIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PAXS AVG

Pax, draped, running left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Aemilian 23 is an antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, running left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Aemilian 23?: RIC IV Aemilian 23 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 23.
How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 23?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP M AEMIL AEMILIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, running left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAXS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.