What is RIC V Aurelian 172?

RIC V Aurelian 172 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 172.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 172

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 172

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GENIVS ILLVR

Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind, ensign

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 172 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind, ensign.

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 172?: RIC V Aurelian 172 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 172.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 172?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind, ensign with the inscription GENIVS ILLVR. Portrait type: radiate.