What is RIC V Valerian 145?

RIC V Valerian 145 is a Silver Denarius of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 145.

How do you identify RIC V Valerian 145?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, in biga, galloping right with the inscription VICTORIAE AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

Valerian Denarius, Victory reverse (RIC V 145)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 145

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Denarius

Date

254 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, in biga, galloping right

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 145 is a denarius of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, in biga, galloping right.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 145?: RIC V Valerian 145 is a Silver Denarius of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 145.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 145?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, in biga, galloping right with the inscription VICTORIAE AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.