What is RIC V Aurelian 16?

RIC V Aurelian 16 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (274 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 16.

How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 16?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription P M TB P V•II•COS•II P P. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 16?

RIC V Aurelian 16 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.39g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 16

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 16

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

274 AD-275 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.39g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

P M TB P V•II•COS•II P P

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 16 is an aureus of Aurelian (274 AD-275 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.39g, 22mm 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 16?: RIC V Aurelian 16 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (274 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 16.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 16?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription P M TB P V•II•COS•II P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 16?: RIC V Aurelian 16 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.39g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.