How do you identify RIC V Aurelian and Severina 2?

The obverse depicts 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.

Aurelian Dupondius, Bust (RIC V and Severina 2)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aurelian and Severina 2

Ruler

Aurelian

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

270 AD-275 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

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 2 is a dupondius of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Bust of Severina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Aurelian and Severina 2?: RIC V Aurelian and Severina 2 is a Bronze Dupondius of Aurelian (270 AD-275 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aurelian and Severina 2.
How do you identify RIC V Aurelian and Severina 2?: The obverse depicts 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.