What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina 68?

RIC V Salonina 68 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.01g, diameter 22mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Venus (RIC V Salonina 68)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Salonina 68

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

256 AD-257 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.01g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SALONINA AVG

Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right

Reverse

VENVS VICTRIX

Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and palm in left hand; behind, at foot, shield; sometimes at foot, captive, left

About This Type

This RIC V Salonina 68 is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and palm in left hand; behind, at foot, shield; sometimes at foot, captive, left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.01g, 22mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Salonina 68?: RIC V Salonina 68 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Salonina 68.
How do you identify RIC V Salonina 68?: The obverse depicts Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription SALONINA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and palm in left hand; behind, at foot, shield; sometimes at foot, captive, left with the inscription VENVS VICTRIX. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina 68?: RIC V Salonina 68 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.01g, diameter 22mm, die axis 2 h, struck.