How do you identify RIC V Saloninus 4?

The obverse depicts Bust of Saloninus, head bare, draped, right with the inscription SALON VALERIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Sacrificial implements with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 4?

RIC V Saloninus 4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 17mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Valerian Quinarius Aureus — RIC V Saloninus 4

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Saloninus 4

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Quinarius Aureus

Date

256 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Weight

2.86g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

8 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SALON VALERIANVS CAES

Bust of Saloninus, head bare, draped, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Sacrificial implements

About This Type

This RIC V Saloninus 4 is a quinarius aureus of Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Sacrificial implements. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 2.86g, 17mm diameter.

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 4?: RIC V Saloninus 4 is a Gold Quinarius Aureus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Saloninus 4.
How do you identify RIC V Saloninus 4?: The obverse depicts Bust of Saloninus, head bare, draped, right with the inscription SALON VALERIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Sacrificial implements with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 4?: RIC V Saloninus 4 was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.86g, diameter 17mm, die axis 8 h, struck.