How do you identify RIC V Florian 2?

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 P F AVG. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and rudder in left hand with the inscription AETERNITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Florian 2?

RIC V Florian 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Florianus Antoninianus — RIC V Florian 2

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Florian 2

Ruler

Florianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.81g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

AETERNITAS AVG

Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and rudder in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Florian 2 is an antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and rudder in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.81g, 23mm 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.

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 2?: RIC V Florian 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 2.
How do you identify RIC V Florian 2?: 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 P F AVG. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and rudder in left hand with the inscription AETERNITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Florian 2?: RIC V Florian 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.