Laelianus Denarius — RIC V Laelianus 10

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Laelianus 10

Ruler

Laelianus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

269 AD

Mint

Mogontiacum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP LAELIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Laelianus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS MILITVM

Virtus, draped, standing left, holding ensign inscribed XXX in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Laelianus 10 is a denarius of Laelianus (269 AD), struck at the Mogontiacum mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, standing left, holding ensign inscribed XXX in right hand and spear 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Laelianus 10?: RIC V Laelianus 10 is a Silver Denarius of Laelianus (269 AD) struck at the Mogontiacum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Laelianus 10.
How do you identify RIC V Laelianus 10?: The obverse depicts Bust of Laelianus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP LAELIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, standing left, holding ensign inscribed XXX in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.