Aurelian RIC 260f

[DSTIEBS]

Hi: Bought this on ebay but can't find the true coin under the referance RIC 260f. I would like to know what you think. Thanks, John.

[SRukke]

I think RIC 242, VIRTVS MILITVM. At least the reverse seems to match pretty well.

Aurelian Silvered AE Antoninianus. Siscia Mint. IMP AVRELIANVS AVG, radiate & cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS MILITVM, Emperor receiving Victory on a globe from a soldier, star P, S, T, Q or P, S, T, Q star in ex. Sear5 11636.

[DSTIEBS]

Thanks for the info. Looks like it but mine has the P mint mark. I really don't know if it makes a difference. I just started collecting Ancient Coins so I have a lot to learn. I still collect US coins but the Ancients will be in addition. I am enjoying it but need to learn how to detect fakes. Thanks again for the info. John.

[SRukke]

Thanks for the info. Looks like it but mine has the P mint mark. I really don't know if it makes a difference. I just started collecting Ancient Coins so I have a lot to learn. I still collect US coins but the Ancients will be in addition. I am enjoying it but need to learn how to detect fakes. Thanks again for the info. John.

It's the officina.

Well welcome on board. You can't do better than this site. Plus they also take layaway payments for up to 4 months if you buy from them. Guaranteed for life to be real. There's also a fake coin section. And all the very best experts.

Welcome to the hobby of Kings. 

[maridvnvm]

The P in this case is somewhat relevant as it is the officina / workshop within a mint. P = PRIMA, S = SECUNDA, T = TERTIA etc.
Therefore the two coins were produced in different workshops.
Martin

[rick2]

correct

what he means is that P or T makes a difference

in this case no
The RIC number is the same
as explained  *P *S *T *Q are classified under the same number but with different officina

it would be a different number (and possibly a different mint) if it had RP or RS RT RQ for example

[DSTIEBS]

Thanks to all that responded with you information. I need to read up on what type of collection I would like to collect. I am leaning towards the Greek coins with a few of each just to make it more interesting. I will be around and make this my home base for buying coins. Thanks again. John.