RIC V Mariniana 3 Valerian obverse, Bust of Mariniana, veiled, draped, on crescent, right Obverse
RIC V Mariniana 3 Valerian reverse, Peacock, looking left, with tail spread Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC V Mariniana 3
Ruler
Valerian
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
256 AD-257 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.04g
Diameter
23mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
draped
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVAE MARINIANAE

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

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Peacock, looking left, with tail spread

About This Type

This RIC V Mariniana 3 is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Peacock, looking left, with tail spread. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.04g, 23mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

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 3?
RIC V Mariniana 3 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Mariniana 3.
How do you identify RIC V Mariniana 3?
The obverse depicts Bust of Mariniana, veiled, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription DIVAE MARINIANAE. The reverse depicts Peacock, looking left, with tail spread with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Mariniana 3?
RIC V Mariniana 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.04g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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