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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1981,0603.1
Denomination
radiate
Description
Copper alloy coin.
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Aurelian
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
270-275
Production place
Minted in:
Serdica (historic city - Thrace)
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter:
25 millimetres
(max)
Weight:
4.400 grammes
Location
On display
(G49/dc10/p4/no9)
Subjects
emperor/empress
classical deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Aurelian
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Helios/Sol
Acquisition name
Exchanged through:
Markus Weder
Acquisition date
1981
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1981,0603.1