How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 36?

The obverse depicts Bust of Cornelia Supera, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription C CORNEL SVPERA AVG. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription VESTA. Portrait type: diademed.

Aemilian Antoninianus — RIC IV Aemilian 36

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Aemilian 36

Ruler

Aemilian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

C CORNEL SVPERA AVG

Bust of Cornelia Supera, diademed, draped, on crescent, right

Reverse

VESTA

Vesta, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Aemilian 36 is an antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, seated left, holding palladium 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 36?: RIC IV Aemilian 36 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 36.
How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 36?: The obverse depicts Bust of Cornelia Supera, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription C CORNEL SVPERA AVG. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription VESTA. Portrait type: diademed.