Antoninianus - Aurelianus VIRTVS AVG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year270-275
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#316, OCRE#ric.5.aur.316
Obverse descriptionBust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Aurelianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Aurelian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionAurelian, standing right, holding spear, receiving globe from Sol, holding whip and treading down captive, seated between them.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG -/-//P
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (270-275)  - `P` in exergue; -
Catalog ID2660153700
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