How do you identify RIC V Florian 73?

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 AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI. Portrait type: radiate.

Florianus Antoninianus — RIC V Florian 73

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Florian 73

Ruler

Florianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M AN FLORIANVS P AVG

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

Reverse

PAX AVGVSTI

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Florian 73 is an antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and 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.

About the Ticinum Mint

Ticinum (modern Pavia, Italy) was a Roman mint active from the late third through the mid-fourth century. It was one of several northern Italian mints established during the Tetrarchic reforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Florian 73?: RIC V Florian 73 is a Silver Antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 73.
How do you identify RIC V Florian 73?: 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 AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGVSTI. Portrait type: radiate.