What is RIC V Valerian 206?

RIC V Valerian 206 is a Bronze As of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 206.

How do you identify RIC V Valerian 206?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath with the inscription VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 206?

RIC V Valerian 206 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.58g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Valerian As, Legend reverse (RIC V 206)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 206

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.58g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C

Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 206 is an as of Valerian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.58g, 23mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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.

All Valerian coins Rome mint All As coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 206?: RIC V Valerian 206 is a Bronze As of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 206.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 206?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath with the inscription VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 206?: RIC V Valerian 206 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.58g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.