What is RIC V Aurelian 18?

RIC V Aurelian 18 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 18.

How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 18?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 18

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 18

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 18 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe 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 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 18?: RIC V Aurelian 18 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 18.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 18?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.