Aurelian Antoninianus, Mars reverse
RIC V Aurelian 366 · 270 AD-275 AD · Cyzicus
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
RESTITVTOR EXERCITI
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear; Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, holding globe between them
About This Type
This RIC V Aurelian 366 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear; Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, holding globe between them. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.79g, 23mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Aurelian 366?
- RIC V Aurelian 366 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 366.
- How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 366?
- 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 Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear; Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, holding globe between them with the inscription RESTITVTOR EXERCITI. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 366?
- RIC V Aurelian 366 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.79g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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