Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 284

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 284

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDEN DEOR

Fides, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 284 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, radiate, standing left, 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 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 284?: RIC V Aurelian 284 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 284.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 284?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing right, holding ensign in each hand, facing Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription PROVIDEN DEOR. Portrait type: radiate.