How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 248?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing left in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; to left, captive with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 248

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 248

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

AVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; to left, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 248 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; to left, captive.

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 248?: RIC V Aurelian 248 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 248.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 248?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing left in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; to left, captive with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.