What is RIC V Valerian 182?

RIC V Valerian 182 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 182.

How do you identify RIC V Valerian 182?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Valerianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG S C.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 182?

RIC V Valerian 182 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.64g, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Sestertius, Soldier reverse (RIC V 182)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 182

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

254 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.64g

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Valerianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r.

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG S C

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

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 182 is a sestertius of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.64g.

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 182?: RIC V Valerian 182 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 182.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 182?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Valerianus mit Lorbeerkranz nach r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG S C.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 182?: RIC V Valerian 182 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.64g, die axis 5 h, struck.