What is RIC V Florian 49?

RIC V Florian 49 is a Silver Denarius of Florianus (276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 49.

How do you identify RIC V Florian 49?

The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding sceptre in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS FLORIANI AVG. The reverse depicts Florian, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Florianus Denarius — RIC V Florian 49

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Florian 49

Ruler

Florianus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

276 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

VIRTVS FLORIANI AVG

Bust of Florian, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding sceptre in right hand and shield in left hand

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Florian, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Florian 49 is a denarius of Florianus (276 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Florian, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Florian 49?: RIC V Florian 49 is a Silver Denarius of Florianus (276 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 49.
How do you identify RIC V Florian 49?: The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding sceptre in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS FLORIANI AVG. The reverse depicts Florian, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.