What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 10?

RIC V Saloninus 10 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 24mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Saloninus (RIC V Saloninus 10)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Saloninus 10

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

256 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.32g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SAL VALERIANVS CS

Bust of Saloninus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PRINC IVVENT

Saloninus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, one or two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Saloninus 10 is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Saloninus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, one or two ensigns. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.32g, 24mm 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 Saloninus 10?: RIC V Saloninus 10 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Saloninus 10.
How do you identify RIC V Saloninus 10?: The obverse depicts Bust of Saloninus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription SAL VALERIANVS CS. The reverse depicts Saloninus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, one or two ensigns with the inscription PRINC IVVENT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 10?: RIC V Saloninus 10 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 24mm, die axis 1 h, struck.