What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 386?

RIC V Aurelian 386 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.33g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus, Woman reverse (RIC V 386)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 386

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.33g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

RESTITVT ORBIS

Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 386 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.33g, 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 386?: RIC V Aurelian 386 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 386.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 386?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription RESTITVT ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 386?: RIC V Aurelian 386 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.33g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.