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.

Aurelian Antoninianus, Aurelian reverse (RIC V 399)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 399

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.53g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 399?: RIC V Aurelian 399 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.