What is RIC V Valerian 121?

RIC V Valerian 121 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 121.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 121?

RIC V Valerian 121 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Salus reverse (RIC V 121)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 121

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.9g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SALVS AVGG

Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake out of patera in right hand rising up from altar and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 121 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake out of patera in right hand rising up from altar and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.9g, 22mm 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 121?: RIC V Valerian 121 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 121.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 121?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake out of patera in right hand rising up from altar and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription SALVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 121?: RIC V Valerian 121 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.