What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 56?

RIC V Aurelian 56 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Aurelian Antoninianus, Aurelian reverse (RIC V 56)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 56

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.9g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRT MILITVM

Aurelian, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing soldier holding Victory

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 56 is an antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing soldier holding Victory. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.9g, 22mm 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 56?: RIC V Aurelian 56 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 56.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 56?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian, standing right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, facing soldier holding Victory with the inscription VIRT MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 56?: RIC V Aurelian 56 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.