Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 297

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 297

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

RESTITVT ORBIS

Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 297 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre.

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 297?: RIC V Aurelian 297 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 297.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 297?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription RESTITVT ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.