How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 217?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right, with sceptre with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, togate, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 217?

RIC V Aurelian 217 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 217

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 217

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.6g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right, with sceptre

Reverse

CONCORDIA MILITVM

Aurelian, togate, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 217 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian, togate, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.6g, 24mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 217?: RIC V Aurelian 217 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 217.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 217?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right, with sceptre with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, togate, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left with the inscription CONCORDIA MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 217?: RIC V Aurelian 217 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.