How do you identify RIC IV Mar. Silbannacus 1?

The obverse depicts Bust of Mar. Silbannacus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAR SILBANNACVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, naked, standing front, head left, holding Victory and caduceus with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Mar Silbannacus Antoninianus — RIC IV Mar. Silbannacus 1

Obverse

Herman Moll, PD, via Wikimedia Commons

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Mar. Silbannacus 1

Ruler

Mar Silbannacus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

247 AD-249 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP MAR SILBANNACVS AVG

Bust of Mar. Silbannacus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Mercury, naked, standing front, head left, holding Victory and caduceus

About This Type

This RIC IV Mar. Silbannacus 1 is an antoninianus of Mar Silbannacus (247 AD-249 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, naked, standing front, head left, holding Victory and caduceus.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Mar. Silbannacus 1?: RIC IV Mar. Silbannacus 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Mar Silbannacus (247 AD-249 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Mar. Silbannacus 1.
How do you identify RIC IV Mar. Silbannacus 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Mar. Silbannacus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP MAR SILBANNACVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, naked, standing front, head left, holding Victory and caduceus with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.