What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina 7?

RIC V Salonina 7 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.62g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Venus (RIC V Salonina 7)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Salonina 7

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD-258 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.62g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SALONINA AVG

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

Reverse

VENVS FELIX

Venus, veiled, draped, seated left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, captive

About This Type

This RIC V Salonina 7 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Venus, veiled, draped, seated left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.62g, 21mm 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Salonina 7?: RIC V Salonina 7 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Salonina 7.
How do you identify RIC V Salonina 7?: The obverse depicts Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription SALONINA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, veiled, draped, seated left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, captive with the inscription VENVS FELIX. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina 7?: RIC V Salonina 7 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.62g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.