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RIC V Aurelian 142

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Aurelian 142. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Aurelian. Mint: Mediolanum. The obverse shows bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP AVRELIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows aurelian, standing right before Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding spear in right hand and Victory in left hand, with the legend ROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERNAE.

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Historical context

Aurelian ruled the Roman Empire from 270 to 275 during the Crisis of the Third Century, having taken the throne following the death of Claudius Gothicus and the brief rule of Quintillus. His reign was marked by military campaigns that defeated barbarian invaders, including the Alamanni, Goths, and Vandals, as well as monetary reforms attempting to curb the devaluation of Roman currency.

Struck at the Mediolanum mint, this silver antoninianus represents a denomination introduced under Caracalla and thought to have been valued at two denarii. The antoninianus typically featured the emperor wearing a radiate crown to indicate a double denomination, as seen on the obverse paired with the legend IMP AVRELIANVS AVG. The reverse design depicts Aurelian standing before the helmeted figure of Roma, who is seated on a shield and holds a spear and Victory, accompanied by the inscription ROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERNAE.

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
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right before Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding spear in right hand and Victory in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
ROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERNAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Aurelian 142
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
ROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERNAE
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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