What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 154?

RIC V Aurelian 154 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 154

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 154

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.48g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SOLI INVICTO

Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives, sometimes treading one down, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; generally, star in left field

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 154 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, walking left between two captives, sometimes treading one down, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; generally, star in left field. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.48g, 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 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 154?: RIC V Aurelian 154 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 154.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 154?: 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, sometimes treading one down, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; generally, star in left field with the inscription SOLI INVICTO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 154?: RIC V Aurelian 154 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.