What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 135?

RIC V Aurelian 135 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 135

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 135

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.28g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at his feet to the left, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 135 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at his feet to the left, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.28g, 20mm 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 135?: RIC V Aurelian 135 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 135.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 135?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at his feet to the left, captive with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 135?: RIC V Aurelian 135 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.