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RIC V Aurelian 216

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Aurelian 216. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Aurelian. Mint: Siscia. 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, togate, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left, with the legend CONCORDIA MILITVM or CONCORDIA MILI.

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Historical context

Aurelian ruled as Roman emperor from 270 to 275 during the Crisis of the Third Century, having been chosen by the Illyriciani. During his reign, he secured military victories against barbarian groups and reunited the Roman Empire by conquering the Palmyrene and Gallic empires. His administration was also marked by monetary reforms that attempted to curb the devaluation of the Roman currency.

Produced at the mint of Siscia, this silver antoninianus represents a denomination introduced by Caracalla in 215, thought to have been valued at two denarii. The coin features the radiate bust of the emperor alongside the obverse legend "IMP AVRELIANVS AVG", with the radiate crown conventionally indicating a double denomination. The reverse depicts Aurelian clasping hands with Concordia, accompanied by the inscription "CONCORDIA MILITVM" or "CONCORDIA MILI".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Siscia
Authority
Aurelian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Aurelian, togate, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left
Obverse legend
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA MILITVM or CONCORDIA MILI

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Aurelian 216
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA MILITVM or CONCORDIA MILI
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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