Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 277

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 277

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at his feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 277 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at his feet, 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 Serdica Mint

Serdica (modern Sofia, Bulgaria) was a late Roman mint that operated primarily during the Tetrarchy and Constantinian periods, serving the Balkan military zone.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 277?: RIC V Aurelian 277 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 277.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 277?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.