Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 148

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 148

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS MILITVM

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

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 148 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 148?: RIC V Aurelian 148 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 148.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 148?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.