What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 11?

RIC V Saloninus 11 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.42g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Saloninus (RIC V Saloninus 11)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Saloninus 11

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

256 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.42g

Die Axis

12 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 and spear; to left, trophy flanked by captives

About This Type

This RIC V Saloninus 11 is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Saloninus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton and spear; to left, trophy flanked by captives. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.42g.

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 11?: RIC V Saloninus 11 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Saloninus 11.
How do you identify RIC V Saloninus 11?: 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 and spear; to left, trophy flanked by captives with the inscription PRINC IVVENT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 11?: RIC V Saloninus 11 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.42g, die axis 12 h, struck.