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RIC V Aurelian 289

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Aurelian 289. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Aurelian. Mint: Serdica. 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 woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre, with the legend RESTITVT ORBIS.

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Historical context

After taking power following the deaths of Claudius Gothicus and Quintillus, he secured a series of military victories against invading barbarian groups, including the Alamanni, Goths, and Vandals.

Struck at Serdica, this silver antoninianus reflects Aurelian's monetary measures and ideological claims. The antoninianus was introduced as a denomination valued at two denarii, distinguished by the radiate crown worn by the emperor. The reverse scene and inscription "RESTITVT ORBIS" correspond directly to the title Restitutor Orbis, or "Restorer of the World", which was bestowed upon Aurelian for successfully restoring the territorial integrity of the empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Serdica
Authority
Aurelian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Woman, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre
Obverse legend
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
RESTITVT ORBIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Aurelian 289
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
RESTITVT ORBIS
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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