How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 381?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Vabalathus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription VABALATHVS VCRIMDR. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 381?

RIC V Aurelian 381 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.97g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus, Bust reverse (RIC V 381)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 381

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.97g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VABALATHVS VCRIMDR

Bust of Vabalathus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 381 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Vabalathus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.97g, 20mm 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 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 381?: RIC V Aurelian 381 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 381.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 381?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Vabalathus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription VABALATHVS VCRIMDR. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 381?: RIC V Aurelian 381 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.97g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.