What is RIC V Aurelian 15?

RIC V Aurelian 15 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 15.

How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 15?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 15?

RIC V Aurelian 15 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 15

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 15

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.23g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 15 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.23g, 20mm diameter.

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 15?: RIC V Aurelian 15 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 15.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 15?: RIC V Aurelian 15 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.23g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.