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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1987.32.145
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, Uncertain Mint
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/177242

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
2.75 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
antoninianus
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IMP AVRELIANVS AVG
  • Reverse Inscription: GENIVS ILLVR

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC V, 111 or 223

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Rya W. Zobel in memory of Paul Weickert
Accession Year
1987
Object Number
1987.32.145
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Rev.: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia, ensign right

Verification Level

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