Valerian Antoninianus, Providentia reverse (RIC V 15)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 15

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD-259 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 15 is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD-259 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe.

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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 15?: RIC V Valerian 15 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD-259 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 15.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 15?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.