What is RIC V Aurelian 14?

RIC V Aurelian 14 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 14.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 14

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 14

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 14 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 14?: RIC V Aurelian 14 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 14.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 14?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.