Aurelian Antoninianus, Aurelian reverse
RIC V Aurelian 399 · 270 AD-275 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right, holding sceptre
Reverse
RESTITVT ORBIS
Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, receiving wreath from woman, standing right
About This Type
This RIC V Aurelian 399 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD). The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, receiving wreath from woman, standing right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.53g, 24mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Aurelian 399?
- RIC V Aurelian 399 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 399.
- How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 399?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right, holding sceptre with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, receiving wreath from woman, standing right with the inscription RESTITVT ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 399?
- RIC V Aurelian 399 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.53g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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