What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 129?

RIC V Aurelian 129 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.92g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 129

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 129

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.92g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSER

Aurelian, standing right, holding sceptre or spear, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 129 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, holding sceptre or spear, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.92g, 22mm 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 129?: RIC V Aurelian 129 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 129.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 129?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, holding sceptre or spear, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription IOVI CONSER. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 129?: RIC V Aurelian 129 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.92g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.