What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 36?

RIC V Aurelian 36 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.53g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus, Providentia reverse (RIC V 36)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 36

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.53g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PROVIDENT AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 36 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.53g, 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 36?: RIC V Aurelian 36 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 36.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 36?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C L DOM AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDENT AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 36?: RIC V Aurelian 36 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.53g, diameter 20mm, die axis 7 h, struck.