What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 126?

RIC V Valerian 126 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Victory reverse (RIC V 126)

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 126

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.34g

Diameter

20mm

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

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking or standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 126 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking or standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.34g, 20mm 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 126?: RIC V Valerian 126 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 126.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 126?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking or standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 126?: RIC V Valerian 126 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.