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RIC V Aurelian 394

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Aurelian 394. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Aurelian. Mint: Uncertain value. 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, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, each holding a sceptre, with the legend IOVI CONSER.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This silver antoninianus represents a denomination introduced under Caracalla in 215, thought to have been valued at two denarii, which had suffered progressive debasement throughout the third century. In 271, Aurelian temporarily increased the average weight of the denomination. The coin bears the obverse title "IMP AVRELIANVS AVG" and a reverse depicting the emperor receiving a globe from Jupiter, accompanied by the inscription "IOVI CONSER".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Aurelian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, each holding a sceptre
Obverse legend
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
IOVI CONSER

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Aurelian 394
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CONSER
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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