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RIC V Aurelian 369

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Aurelian 369. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Aurelian. Mint: Cyzicus. 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 victory, standing right, holding palm, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear; sometimes at their feet, suppliant figure, with the legend RESTITVTOR ORBIS.

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Historical context

Struck at the mint of Cyzicus, this silver antoninianus belongs to a denomination introduced by Caracalla in 215, traditionally distinguished by the radiate bust of the emperor and valued at two denarii. The reverse design depicts Victory presenting a wreath to Aurelian alongside the legend "RESTITVTOR ORBIS". This legend quotes the honour bestowed upon Aurelian, "Restorer of the World", granted for his success in restoring the territorial integrity of the Roman Empire.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Cyzicus
Authority
Aurelian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Victory, standing right, holding palm, presenting wreath to Aurelian, standing left, holding spear; sometimes at their feet, suppliant figure
Obverse legend
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
RESTITVTOR ORBIS

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Aurelian 369
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
RESTITVTOR 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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