How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 225?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, receving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription IOVI CONSER. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 225?

RIC V Aurelian 225 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 225

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 225

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.27g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

IOVI CONSER

Aurelian, standing right, receving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 225 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, receving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.27g, 22mm 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 225?: RIC V Aurelian 225 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 225.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 225?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, receving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription IOVI CONSER. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 225?: RIC V Aurelian 225 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.