What is RIC V Aurelian 72?

RIC V Aurelian 72 is a Silver Denarius of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 72.

How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 72?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Aurelian Denarius, Victory reverse (RIC V 72)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 72

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 72 is a denarius of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 72?: RIC V Aurelian 72 is a Silver Denarius of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 72.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 72?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.