How do you identify RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1?

The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription SEVERINA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1?

RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.97g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Aurelian Sestertius, Bust (RIC V and Severina 1)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.97g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

SEVERINA AVG

Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right

About This Type

This RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1 is a sestertius of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.97g, 28mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1?: RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1 is a Bronze Sestertius of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription SEVERINA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1?: RIC V Aurelian and Severina 1 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.97g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.