How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 140?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, holding spear with the inscription RESTITVT ORIENTIS. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 140?

RIC V Aurelian 140 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.93g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 140

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 140

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.93g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

RESTITVT ORIENTIS

Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, holding spear

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 140 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, holding spear. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.93g, 23mm 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 140?: RIC V Aurelian 140 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 140.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 140?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, holding spear with the inscription RESTITVT ORIENTIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 140?: RIC V Aurelian 140 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.93g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.