The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria

Antioch Gold Coin of Aurelian

Title

Antioch Gold Coin of Aurelian

Region

Syria

Mint

Antioch

State

Roman Empire

Era

Aurelian

Date

270 CE-275 CE

From Date

270

To Date

275

Material

AU (gold)

Denomination

aureii

Diameter

19

Issuing Authority

Central

ObverseType

Aurelian

Obverse Legend

IMP AVRELIANVS AVG

Reverse Type

Mars with captive

Reverse Legend

VIRTVS ILLVRICI

Type Category

ruler, god, war/weapon

Image

Yes

Source Image

http://numismatics.org/collection/1947.2.372

Rights Holder

American Numismatic Society - 1947.2.372

Bibliography

RIC V Aurelian 380

Files

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RIC 380 rev.png

Citation

“Antioch Gold Coin of Aurelian,” The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria, accessed May 19, 2024, https://sites.lib.uh.edu/kmneuma2/items/show/2116.