Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 252

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 252

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, radiate, standing left between two captives, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 252 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left between two captives, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.

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 252?: RIC V Aurelian 252 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 252.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 252?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left between two captives, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.