How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 232?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 232?

RIC V Aurelian 232 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 232

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 232

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.93g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PAX AVGVSTI

Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 232 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.93g, 20mm 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 232?: RIC V Aurelian 232 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 232.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 232?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 232?: RIC V Aurelian 232 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.