What is RIC V Aurelian 1?

RIC V Aurelian 1 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 1.

How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 1?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 1

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 1

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 1 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 1?: RIC V Aurelian 1 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 1.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.