Aureolus Antoninianus — RIC V Aureolus 1

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Aureolus 1

Ruler

Aureolus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP AVREOLVS AVG

Bust of Aereolus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA EQVIT

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding rudder and placing foot on prow

About This Type

This RIC V Aureolus 1 is an antoninianus of Aureolus (268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding rudder and placing foot on prow.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 Aureolus 1?: RIC V Aureolus 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Aureolus (268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Aureolus 1.
How do you identify RIC V Aureolus 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Aereolus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP AVREOLVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, standing left, holding rudder and placing foot on prow with the inscription CONCORDIA EQVIT. Portrait type: radiate.