What is RIC V Aurelian 161?

RIC V Aurelian 161 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 161.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 161?

RIC V Aurelian 161 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.67g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 161

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 161

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.67g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

APOLLINI CONS

Apollo, standing left, leaning left on column, resting right hand on head, and holding olive-branch in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 161 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Apollo, standing left, leaning left on column, resting right hand on head, and holding olive-branch in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.67g, 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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 161?: RIC V Aurelian 161 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 161.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 161?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Apollo, standing left, leaning left on column, resting right hand on head, and holding olive-branch in left hand with the inscription APOLLINI CONS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 161?: RIC V Aurelian 161 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.67g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.