What is RIC V Florian 17?

RIC V Florian 17 is a Gold Aureus of Florianus (276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 17.

How do you identify RIC V Florian 17?

The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M ANNIVS FLORIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in quadriga left, holding whip with the inscription CONSERVATOR AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Florian 17?

RIC V Florian 17 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.36g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Florianus Aureus — RIC V Florian 17

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Florian 17

Ruler

Florianus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

276 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.36g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M ANNIVS FLORIANVS AVG

Bust of Florian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONSERVATOR AVG

Sol, radiate, in quadriga left, holding whip

About This Type

This RIC V Florian 17 is an aureus of Florianus (276 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in quadriga left, holding whip. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.36g, 22mm 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Florian 17?: RIC V Florian 17 is a Gold Aureus of Florianus (276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 17.
How do you identify RIC V Florian 17?: The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M ANNIVS FLORIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in quadriga left, holding whip with the inscription CONSERVATOR AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Florian 17?: RIC V Florian 17 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.36g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.