What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 344?

RIC V Aurelian 344 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 344

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 344

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.03g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Aurelian, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 344 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.03g, 21mm 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 344?: RIC V Aurelian 344 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 344.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 344?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 344?: RIC V Aurelian 344 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.