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RIC V Aurelian 244

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Aurelian 244. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Aurelian. Mint: Siscia. The obverse shows bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left, with the legend IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows aurelian, standing right, clasping hand of Concordia, standing left, 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, having been chosen by the Illyriciani. Facing severe economic instability, Aurelian enacted monetary reforms attempting to curb the devaluation of the Roman currency.

Struck at Siscia, this silver coin is an antoninianus, a denomination introduced under Caracalla in 215 and thought to have been valued at two denarii. The radiate crown worn by the emperor denoted this double denomination. Introduced amid persistent inflation and progressive debasement throughout the third century, these coins were extensively used by soldier emperors to pay their troops. The obverse carries the title "IMP C AVRELIANVS AVG", while the reverse depicts Aurelian clasping hands with Concordia alongside the legend "CONCORDIA MILITVM".

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

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Aurelian 244
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP C 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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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Aurelian 59

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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