Valerian Dupondius, Peacock reverse
RIC V Mariniana 11 · 256 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
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 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 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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