Florianus Antoninianus — RIC V Florian 8

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Florian 8

Ruler

Florianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS AVG

Bust of Florian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PACATOR ORBIS

Sol, radiate, running left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Florian 8 is an antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, running left, raising right hand and holding whip 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 8?: RIC V Florian 8 is a Silver Antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 8.
How do you identify RIC V Florian 8?: The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, running left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription PACATOR ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.