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RIC V Aurelian 120

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Aurelian 120. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Aurelian. Mint: Mediolanum. The obverse shows bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, left, wearing imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle, with the legend IMP AVRELIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows aurelian and Concordia clasping hands, with the legend CONCORDIA MILITVM.

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Historical context

Aurelian reigned as Roman emperor from 270 to 275 during the Crisis of the Third Century, taking power after the brief rule of Quintillus. Chosen by the Illyriciani, he secured military victories against groups including the Alamanni, Goths, and Vandals, and reunited the Roman Empire by conquering the Palmyrene and Gallic empires. His domestic actions included constructing the Aurelian Walls and enacting monetary reforms to address currency devaluation.

This antoninianus was produced at the Mediolanum mint. Originally introduced by Caracalla as a double denomination valued at two denarii, the coin was traditionally distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. In 271, Aurelian temporarily increased the average weight of the denomination. On this issue, the obverse bears the emperor's portrait and titles as "IMP AVRELIANVS AVG", while the reverse depicts Aurelian and Concordia clasping hands alongside the legend "CONCORDIA MILITVM".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Mediolanum
Authority
Aurelian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, left, wearing imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle
Reverse
Aurelian and Concordia clasping hands
Obverse legend
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Aurelian 120
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA MILITVM
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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