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RIC V Aurelian 248

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Aurelian 248. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Aurelian. Mint: Siscia. The obverse shows bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing left in right hand and shield in left hand, with the legend AVRELIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; to left, captive, with the legend ORIENS AVG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Siscia, this silver antoninianus represents a denomination first introduced by Caracalla in early 215 AD and valued at two denarii. The coin features the radiate crown standard for the denomination, along with the obverse inscription "AVRELIANVS AVG". The reverse bears the legend "ORIENS AVG" alongside an image of the radiate deity Sol holding a globe with a captive at his feet.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Siscia
Authority
Aurelian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear pointing left in right hand and shield in left hand
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand; to left, captive
Obverse legend
AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
ORIENS AVG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Aurelian 248
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
ORIENS AVG
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.

Documentation checklist

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Weight
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC V Aurelian 135

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

  • RIC V Aurelian 277

    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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