How do you identify RIC V Florian 15?

The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Florian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AN FLORIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGVSTI. Portrait type: radiate.

Florianus Antoninianus — RIC V Florian 15

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Florian 15

Ruler

Florianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AN FLORIANVS AVG

Bust of Florian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Florian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGVSTI

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Florian 15 is an antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy 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.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Florian 15?: RIC V Florian 15 is a Silver Antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 15.
How do you identify RIC V Florian 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Florian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C M AN FLORIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGVSTI. Portrait type: radiate.