RIC V Aurelian 227 Aurelian obverse — Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, cuira... Obverse
RIC V Aurelian 227 Aurelian reverse — Aurelian, standing right, receving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Aurelian 227
Ruler
Aurelian
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
270 AD-275 AD
Mint
Siscia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.58g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI

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

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 227 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 3.58g, 21mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 227?
RIC V Aurelian 227 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 227.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 227?
The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, receving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 227?
RIC V Aurelian 227 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.58g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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