What is RIC V Laelianus 1?

RIC V Laelianus 1 is a Gold Aureus of Laelianus (269 AD) struck at the Mogontiacum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Laelianus 1.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Laelianus 1?

RIC V Laelianus 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.69g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Laelianus Aureus — RIC V Laelianus 1

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Laelianus 1

Ruler

Laelianus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

269 AD

Mint

Mogontiacum

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.69g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C LAELIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Laelianus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TEMPORVM FELICITAS

Hispania (or Tellus), draped, reclining left, holding branch; by her side, rabbit

About This Type

This RIC V Laelianus 1 is an aureus of Laelianus (269 AD), struck at the Mogontiacum mint. The reverse depicts Hispania (or Tellus), draped, reclining left, holding branch; by her side, rabbit. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.69g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Laelianus 1?: RIC V Laelianus 1 is a Gold Aureus of Laelianus (269 AD) struck at the Mogontiacum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Laelianus 1.
How do you identify RIC V Laelianus 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Laelianus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C LAELIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Hispania (or Tellus), draped, reclining left, holding branch; by her side, rabbit with the inscription TEMPORVM FELICITAS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Laelianus 1?: RIC V Laelianus 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.69g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.