How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 360?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 360?

RIC V Aurelian 360 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 360

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 360

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.25g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand; at his feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 360 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand; at his feet, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.25g, 25mm 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 360?: RIC V Aurelian 360 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 360.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 360?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand, holding globe in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 360?: RIC V Aurelian 360 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, struck.