Laelianus Antoninianus — RIC V Laelianus 5

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Laelianus 5

Ruler

Laelianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD

Mint

Mogontiacum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

LAELIANVS AV

Bust of Laelianus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PAX AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Laelianus 5 is an antoninianus of Laelianus (269 AD), struck at the Mogontiacum 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Laelianus 5?: RIC V Laelianus 5 is a Silver Antoninianus of Laelianus (269 AD) struck at the Mogontiacum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Laelianus 5.
How do you identify RIC V Laelianus 5?: The obverse depicts Bust of Laelianus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription LAELIANVS AV. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.