Pacatianus Antoninianus — RIC IV Pacatianus 5

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Pacatianus 5

Ruler

Pacatianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

248 AD-249 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

Bust of Pacatianus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PAX AETERNA

Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Pacatianus 5 is an antoninianus of Pacatianus (248 AD-249 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.

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 5?: RIC IV Pacatianus 5 is a Silver Antoninianus of Pacatianus (248 AD-249 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Pacatianus 5.
How do you identify RIC IV Pacatianus 5?: The obverse depicts Bust of Pacatianus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AETERNA. Portrait type: radiate.