How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 95?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 95?

RIC V Aurelian 95 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Aureus — RIC V Aurelian 95

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian 95

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.35g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C DOM AVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian 95 is an aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.35g, 19mm 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 95?: RIC V Aurelian 95 is a Gold Aureus of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian 95.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian 95?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C DOM AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian 95?: RIC V Aurelian 95 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.35g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.