What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Pacatianus 2?

RIC IV Pacatianus 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.15g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Pacatianus Antoninianus — RIC IV Pacatianus 2

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pacatianus 2

Ruler

Pacatianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

248 AD-249 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.15g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP TI CL MAR PACATIANVS AVG

Bust of Pacatianus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICITAS PVBL

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Pacatianus 2 is an antoninianus of Pacatianus (248 AD-249 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.15g, 22mm diameter.

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 Pacatianus 2?: RIC IV Pacatianus 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Pacatianus (248 AD-249 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pacatianus 2.
How do you identify RIC IV Pacatianus 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Pacatianus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP TI CL MAR PACATIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS PVBL. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Pacatianus 2?: RIC IV Pacatianus 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.15g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.