What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 305?

RIC V Aurelian 305 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.98g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 305

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 305

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Serdica

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.98g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP DEO ET DOMINO AVRELIANO 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 305 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.98g, 22mm diameter.

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 305?: RIC V Aurelian 305 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 305.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 305?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP DEO ET DOMINO AVRELIANO AVG. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription RESTITVT ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 305?: RIC V Aurelian 305 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.98g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.