How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 138?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG or IMP AVVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian and priest, sacrificing at altar with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 138?

RIC V Aurelian 138 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.05g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 138

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 138

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.05g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG or IMP AVVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Aurelian and priest, sacrificing at altar

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 138 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian and priest, sacrificing at altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.05g, 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 138?: RIC V Aurelian 138 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 138.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 138?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG or IMP AVVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian and priest, sacrificing at altar with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 138?: RIC V Aurelian 138 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.05g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.