Aureus - Aurelianus VIRTVS AVG, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year270-275
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight7.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#180, OCRE#ric.5.aur.180
Obverse descriptionBust of Aurelian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C AVRELIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Aurelianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Aurelian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (270-275)  - -
Catalog ID2913270510
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