What is RIC V Aurelian 370?

RIC V Aurelian 370 is a Bronze As of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 370.

Aurelian As — RIC V Aurelian 370

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 370

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Cyzicus

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

GENIVS ϵXERCI

Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 370 is an as of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Cyzicus mint. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 370?: RIC V Aurelian 370 is a Bronze As of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Cyzicus mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 370.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 370?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIVS ϵXERCI. Portrait type: laureate.