What is RIC V Salonina 14?

RIC V Salonina 14 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Salonina 14.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina 14?

RIC V Salonina 14 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Aureus, Vesta reverse (RIC V Salonina 14)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC V Salonina 14

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

3.97g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SALONINA AVG

Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right

Reverse

VESTA

Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Salonina 14 is an aureus of Valerian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.97g, 20mm diameter.

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 Salonina 14?: RIC V Salonina 14 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Salonina 14.
How do you identify RIC V Salonina 14?: The obverse depicts Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right with the inscription SALONINA AVG. The reverse depicts Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VESTA. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina 14?: RIC V Salonina 14 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.