How do you identify RIC V Laelianus 9?

The obverse depicts Bust of Laelianus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Laelianus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C LAELIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Laelianus 9?

RIC V Laelianus 9 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.16g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Laelianus Antoninianus — RIC V Laelianus 9

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Laelianus 9

Ruler

Laelianus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

269 AD

Mint

Mogontiacum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.16g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C LAELIANVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Laelianus 9 is an antoninianus of Laelianus (269 AD), struck at the Mogontiacum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.16g, 20mm diameter.

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 9?: RIC V Laelianus 9 is a Silver Antoninianus of Laelianus (269 AD) struck at the Mogontiacum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Laelianus 9.
How do you identify RIC V Laelianus 9?: The obverse depicts Bust of Laelianus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Laelianus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C LAELIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, running right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Laelianus 9?: RIC V Laelianus 9 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.16g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.