What is RIC V Mariniana 5?

RIC V Mariniana 5 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Mariniana 5.

How do you identify RIC V Mariniana 5?

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. Portrait type: diademed.

Valerian Antoninianus, Peacock (RIC V Mariniana 5)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Mariniana 5

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

DIVAE MARINIANAE

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

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Peacock, walking right, with tail spread

About This Type

This RIC V Mariniana 5 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Peacock, walking right, with tail spread.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Mariniana 5?: RIC V Mariniana 5 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Mariniana 5.
How do you identify RIC V Mariniana 5?: 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. Portrait type: diademed.