Mariniana Aureus, Peacock reverse
RIC V Mariniana 1 · 256 AD · Rome · Issued under Valerian
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
DIVAE MARINIANAE
Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, right
Reverse
CONSECRATIO
Peacock, looking left, with tail spread
About This Type
This RIC V Mariniana 1 is an aureus of Mariniana, issued under Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Peacock, looking left, with tail spread. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 550.15g.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Mariniana 1?
- RIC V Mariniana 1 is a Gold Aureus of Mariniana issued under Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Mariniana 1.
- How do you identify RIC V Mariniana 1?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, right with the inscription DIVAE MARINIANAE. The reverse depicts Peacock, looking left, with tail spread with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Mariniana 1?
- RIC V Mariniana 1 was struck in Gold, standard weight 550.15g, engraved.
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