What is RIC IV Aemilian 3B?

RIC IV Aemilian 3B is a Silver Antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 3B.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Aemilian 3B?

RIC IV Aemilian 3B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aemilian Antoninianus — RIC IV Aemilian 3B

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Aemilian 3B

Ruler

Aemilian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.64g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ERCVL VICTORI

Hercules, nude, lion-skin draped over left arm, standing right, resting right hand on club and holding bow in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Aemilian 3B is an antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, nude, lion-skin draped over left arm, standing right, resting right hand on club and holding bow in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.64g, 23mm 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 3B?: RIC IV Aemilian 3B is a Silver Antoninianus of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 3B.
How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 3B?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, nude, lion-skin draped over left arm, standing right, resting right hand on club and holding bow in left hand with the inscription ERCVL VICTORI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Aemilian 3B?: RIC IV Aemilian 3B was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.