What is RIC V Florian 18?

RIC V Florian 18 is a Gold Aureus of Florian (276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 18.

How do you identify RIC V Florian 18?

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

Florian Aureus (RIC V Florian 18)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Florian 18

Ruler

Florian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

276 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C FLORIANVS AVG

Bust of Florian, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

CONSERVATOR AVG

Sol, radiate, in quadriga left, holding whip

About This Type

This RIC V Florian 18 is an aureus of Florian (276 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in quadriga left, holding whip.

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 18?: RIC V Florian 18 is a Gold Aureus of Florian (276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 18.
How do you identify RIC V Florian 18?: The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C FLORIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, in quadriga left, holding whip with the inscription CONSERVATOR AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

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