What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 135?

RIC V Valerian 135 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.6g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Soldier reverse (RIC V 135)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 135

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD-258 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.6g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, resting on shield and holding a spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 135 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, resting on shield and holding a spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.6g, 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 135?: RIC V Valerian 135 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 135.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 135?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, resting on shield and holding a spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 135?: RIC V Valerian 135 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.6g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.