How do you identify RIC V Saloninus 9?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 9?

RIC V Saloninus 9 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.09g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus (RIC V Saloninus 9)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Saloninus 9

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

256 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.09g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SALON VALERIANVS CAES

Bust of Saloninus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Sacrificial implements

About This Type

This RIC V Saloninus 9 is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Sacrificial implements. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.09g, 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 Saloninus 9?: RIC V Saloninus 9 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Saloninus 9.
How do you identify RIC V Saloninus 9?: The obverse depicts Bust of Saloninus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription SALON VALERIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Sacrificial implements with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 9?: RIC V Saloninus 9 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.09g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.