RIC V Mariniana 11 Mariniana obverse, Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Mariniana 11 Mariniana reverse, Peacock, looking or walking right, with tail spread Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC V Mariniana 11
Ruler
Mariniana
Issued under
Valerian
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
256 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
8.84g
Die Axis
1 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVAE MARINIANAE

Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Peacock, looking or walking right, with tail spread

About This Type

This RIC V Mariniana 11 is a dupondius of Mariniana, issued under Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Peacock, looking or walking right, with tail spread. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.84g.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 11?
RIC V Mariniana 11 is a Bronze Dupondius of Mariniana issued under Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Mariniana 11.
How do you identify RIC V Mariniana 11?
The obverse depicts Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, right with the inscription DIVAE MARINIANAE. The reverse depicts Peacock, looking or walking right, with tail spread with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Mariniana 11?
RIC V Mariniana 11 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.84g, die axis 1 h, struck.

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