What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 380?

RIC V Aurelian 380 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.21g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Aurelian Aureus, Mars reverse (RIC V 380)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 380

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.21g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS ILLVRICI

Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 380 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.21g, 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 380?: RIC V Aurelian 380 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 380.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 380?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive with the inscription VIRTVS ILLVRICI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 380?: RIC V Aurelian 380 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.21g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.