Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 307

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 307

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

SOLI INVICTO

Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand, treading down one of two captives

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 307 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Serdica mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand, treading down one of two captives.

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 307?: RIC V Aurelian 307 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Serdica mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 307.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 307?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand, treading down one of two captives with the inscription SOLI INVICTO. Portrait type: radiate.