Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 149

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 149

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Aurelian, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand, receiving Victory from soldier, holding spear

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 149 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand, receiving Victory from soldier, holding spear.

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 149?: RIC V Aurelian 149 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 149.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 149?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand, receiving Victory from soldier, holding spear with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.