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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.40.241
People
Aurelian, Roman (r. 270 - 275 CE)
Title
Antoninianus of Aurelian
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
270-275
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/184377

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Billon
Metal
Bi
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
3.91 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
antoninianus
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: ORI-ENS AVG

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC V(I), 64, p. 272

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Transfer from Harvard College Library
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.40.241
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: Sol walking right, holding branch and bow, treading down an enemy

Verification Level

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