What is RIC V Mariniana 10?

RIC V Mariniana 10 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (255 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Mariniana 10.

How do you identify RIC V Mariniana 10?

The obverse depicts Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription DIVAE MARINIANAE. The reverse depicts Peacock, walking right, with tail spread with the inscription CONSECRATIO S C. Portrait type: diademed.

Valerian Sestertius, Peacock (RIC V Mariniana 10)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Mariniana 10

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

255 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

DIVAE MARINIANAE

Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, on crescent, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO S C

Peacock, walking right, with tail spread

About This Type

This RIC V Mariniana 10 is a sestertius of Valerian (255 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Peacock, walking right, with tail spread.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Mariniana 10?: RIC V Mariniana 10 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (255 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Mariniana 10.
How do you identify RIC V Mariniana 10?: The obverse depicts Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription DIVAE MARINIANAE. The reverse depicts Peacock, walking right, with tail spread with the inscription CONSECRATIO S C. Portrait type: diademed.