What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 349?

RIC V Aurelian 349 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.02g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 349

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 349

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.02g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

RESTITVTOR ORBIS

Female, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear; between them, kneeling figure

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 349 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Female, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear; between them, kneeling figure. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.02g, 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 349?: RIC V Aurelian 349 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 349.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 349?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Female, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear; between them, kneeling figure with the inscription RESTITVTOR ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 349?: RIC V Aurelian 349 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.02g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.