How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 128?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left by wheel, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 128?

RIC V Aurelian 128 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.12g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 128

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 128

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.12g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

FORTVNA REDVX

Fortuna, draped, seated left by wheel, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 128 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left by wheel, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.12g, 21mm 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 Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 128?: RIC V Aurelian 128 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 128.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 128?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, helmeted, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left by wheel, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 128?: RIC V Aurelian 128 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.12g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.