How do you identify RIC V Valerian 10?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand, holding whip in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

Valerian Antoninianus (RIC V 10)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 10

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS P AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVGG

Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand, holding whip in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 10 is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand, holding whip 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.

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 Valerian 10?: RIC V Valerian 10 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 10.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 10?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, walking left, raising right hand, holding whip in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.