How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 234?

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 Aurelian, laureate or radiate, standing left, holding sceptre and receiving wreath from woman with the inscription RESTITVT ORIENTIS. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 234?

RIC V Aurelian 234 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 234

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 234

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.88g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

RESTITVT ORIENTIS

Aurelian, laureate or radiate, standing left, holding sceptre and receiving wreath from woman

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 234 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian, laureate or radiate, standing left, holding sceptre and receiving wreath from woman. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.88g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 234?: RIC V Aurelian 234 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 234.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 234?: 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 Aurelian, laureate or radiate, standing left, holding sceptre and receiving wreath from woman with the inscription RESTITVT ORIENTIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 234?: RIC V Aurelian 234 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.88g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.