Aureus - Aurelianus VICTORIA AVG, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year270-275
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.2 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#96, OCRE#ric.5.aur.96
Obverse descriptionBust of Aurelian, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP AVRELIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Aurelianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Aurelian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVG
(Translation: Victoria Augusti. Victory of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (270-275)  - -
Catalog ID6676453170
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