What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 343?

RIC V Aurelian 343 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 343

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 343

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.9g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONCORD MILIT

Aurelian, standing left, sometimes holding sceptre in left hand clasping hand of Concordia

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 343 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing left, sometimes holding sceptre in left hand clasping hand of Concordia. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.9g, 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 Cyzicus Mint

Cyzicus (in modern Turkey) was a major eastern mint from the third century onward. Its mint mark typically appears as a variant of SMK in the reverse exergue of late Roman coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 343?: RIC V Aurelian 343 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 343.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 343?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing left, sometimes holding sceptre in left hand clasping hand of Concordia with the inscription CONCORD MILIT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 343?: RIC V Aurelian 343 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.