What is RIC V Valerian 160?

RIC V Valerian 160 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 160.

How do you identify RIC V Valerian 160?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 160?

RIC V Valerian 160 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.93g, diameter 29mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Sestertius, Fides reverse (RIC V 160)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 160

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

254 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

15.93g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM S C

Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 160 is a sestertius of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 15.93g, 29mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 160?: RIC V Valerian 160 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 160.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 160?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription FIDES MILITVM S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 160?: RIC V Valerian 160 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 15.93g, diameter 29mm, die axis 5 h, struck.