What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 368?

RIC V Aurelian 368 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.86g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus — RIC V Aurelian 368

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 368

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.86g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

RESTITVTOR ORBIS

Victory, standing right, holding palm, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear; sometimes at their feet, suppliant figure

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 368 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Victory, standing right, holding palm, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear; sometimes at their feet, suppliant figure. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.86g, 24mm 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 368?: RIC V Aurelian 368 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 368.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 368?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, standing right, holding palm, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear; sometimes at their feet, suppliant figure with the inscription RESTITVTOR ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 368?: RIC V Aurelian 368 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.86g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.