How do you identify RIC V Florian 87?

The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Florian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP M ANNIVS FLORIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDEN AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Florianus Antoninianus — RIC V Florian 87

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Florian 87

Ruler

Florianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

276 AD

Mint

Ticinum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP M ANNIVS FLORIANVS AVG

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

Reverse

PROVIDEN AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Florian 87 is an antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD), struck at the Ticinum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe.

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 87?: RIC V Florian 87 is a Silver Antoninianus of Florianus (276 AD) struck at the Ticinum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Florian 87.
How do you identify RIC V Florian 87?: The obverse depicts Bust of Florian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right or bust of Florian, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP M ANNIVS FLORIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDEN AVG. Portrait type: radiate.