How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 374?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription RESTITVTOR ORIENTIS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 374?

RIC V Aurelian 374 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.77g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Aurelian Aureus (RIC V 374)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 374

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.77g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

RESTITVTOR ORIENTIS

Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 374 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.77g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 374?: RIC V Aurelian 374 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 374.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 374?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription RESTITVTOR ORIENTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 374?: RIC V Aurelian 374 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.77g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.