What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 13?

RIC V Saloninus 13 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.62g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Spes (RIC V Saloninus 13)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Saloninus 13

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.62g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SALON VALERIANVS CAES

Bust of Saloninus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, walking right, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Saloninus 13 is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking right, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.62g.

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 13?: RIC V Saloninus 13 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Saloninus 13.
How do you identify RIC V Saloninus 13?: The obverse depicts Bust of Saloninus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription SALON VALERIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking right, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 13?: RIC V Saloninus 13 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.62g, die axis 6 h, struck.