How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 93?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 93?

RIC V Aurelian 93 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.69g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 93

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 93

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.69g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 93 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.69g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian 93?: RIC V Aurelian 93 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 93.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 93?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 93?: RIC V Aurelian 93 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.69g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.