What is RIC V Mariniana 2?

RIC V Mariniana 2 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Mariniana 2.

How do you identify RIC V Mariniana 2?

The obverse depicts Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, right with the inscription DIVAE MARINIANAE. The reverse depicts Mariniana, draped, seated on peacock flying right to heaven with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: diademed.

Valerian Aureus, Mariniana (RIC V Mariniana 2)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Mariniana 2

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

256 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

DIVAE MARINIANAE

Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Mariniana, draped, seated on peacock flying right to heaven

About This Type

This RIC V Mariniana 2 is an aureus of Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mariniana, draped, seated on peacock flying right to heaven.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Mariniana 2?: RIC V Mariniana 2 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Mariniana 2.
How do you identify RIC V Mariniana 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Mariniana, diademed, veiled, draped, right with the inscription DIVAE MARINIANAE. The reverse depicts Mariniana, draped, seated on peacock flying right to heaven with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: diademed.