What is RIC V Aurelian 177?

RIC V Aurelian 177 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 177.

How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 177?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 177

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 177

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 177 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 177?: RIC V Aurelian 177 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 177.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 177?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.