Antoninianus - Aurelianus MARS INVICTVS, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year270-275
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#358, OCRE#ric.5.aur.358
Obverse descriptionBust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP AVRELIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Aurelianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Aurelian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, standing right, holding spear and receiving globe from Sol, standing left, holding whip; at their feet between them, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS INVICTVS -/-//XXI
(Translation: Mars Invictus. Undefeated Mars.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (270-275)  - `XXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID8699337830
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