How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 345?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind him, ensign with the inscription GENIVS EXERCITI. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 345?

RIC V Aurelian 345 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 345

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 345

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.34g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

GENIVS EXERCITI

Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind him, ensign

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 345 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind him, ensign. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.34g, 20mm 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 345?: RIC V Aurelian 345 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 345.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 345?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind him, ensign with the inscription GENIVS EXERCITI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 345?: RIC V Aurelian 345 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.