What is RIC V Valerian 106?

RIC V Valerian 106 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 106.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 106?

RIC V Valerian 106 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.18g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus (RIC V 106)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 106

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.18g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVGG

Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand and holding whip or globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 106 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand and holding whip or globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.18g, 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 Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 106?: RIC V Valerian 106 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 106.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 106?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand and holding whip or globe in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 106?: RIC V Valerian 106 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.18g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.