Aurelian As, Aurelian reverse
RIC V Aurelian 80 · 270 AD-275 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
CONCORDIA AVG
Aurelian and Severina clasping hands, Aurelian holding sceptre in left hand; in field above, bust of Sol, radiate, right
About This Type
This RIC V Aurelian 80 is an as of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aurelian and Severina clasping hands, Aurelian holding sceptre in left hand; in field above, bust of Sol, radiate, right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.41g, 27mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Aurelian 80?
- RIC V Aurelian 80 is a Bronze As of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 80.
- How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 80?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aurelian and Severina clasping hands, Aurelian holding sceptre in left hand; in field above, bust of Sol, radiate, right with the inscription CONCORDIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 80?
- RIC V Aurelian 80 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.41g, diameter 27mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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