What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 151?

RIC V Aurelian 151 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 151

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 151

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.36g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 151 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 22mm 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 Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 151?: RIC V Aurelian 151 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 151.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 151?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 151?: RIC V Aurelian 151 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.