What is RIC IV Aemilian 42A?

RIC IV Aemilian 42A is a Bronze Sestertius of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 42A.

How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 42A?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aemilian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed in laurel-wreath with the inscription VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Aemilian 42A?

RIC IV Aemilian 42A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.82g, diameter 29mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Aemilian Sestertius — RIC IV Aemilian 42A

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Aemilian 42A

Ruler

Aemilian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

17.82g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG

Bust of Aemilian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C

Legend inscribed in laurel-wreath

About This Type

This RIC IV Aemilian 42A is a sestertius of Aemilian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed in laurel-wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 17.82g, 29mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 42A?: RIC IV Aemilian 42A is a Bronze Sestertius of Aemilian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Aemilian 42A.
How do you identify RIC IV Aemilian 42A?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aemilian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed in laurel-wreath with the inscription VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Aemilian 42A?: RIC IV Aemilian 42A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.82g, diameter 29mm, die axis 1 h, struck.