Vabalathus Antoninianus — RIC V Vabalathus 4

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Vabalathus 4

Ruler

Vabalathus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

267 AD-272 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IM C VHABALATHVS AVG

Bust of Vabalathus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

IV∈NVS AVG or IVV∈NTVS AVG

Hercules, standing front or right, lion's skin draped over arm, leaning on club with right hand and holding three apples in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Vabalathus 4 is an antoninianus of Vabalathus (267 AD-272 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front or right, lion's skin draped over arm, leaning on club with right hand and holding three apples in left hand.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Vabalathus 4?: RIC V Vabalathus 4 is a Silver Antoninianus of Vabalathus (267 AD-272 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Vabalathus 4.
How do you identify RIC V Vabalathus 4?: The obverse depicts Bust of Vabalathus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IM C VHABALATHVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing front or right, lion's skin draped over arm, leaning on club with right hand and holding three apples in left hand with the inscription IV∈NVS AVG or IVV∈NTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.