What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 208?

RIC V Valerian 208 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 208

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 208

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.19g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

P M TR P II COS P P

Valerian, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand at altar and holding baton in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 208 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Valerian, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand at altar and holding baton in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.19g, 20mm diameter.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 208?: RIC V Valerian 208 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 208.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 208?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Valerian, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand at altar and holding baton in left hand with the inscription P M TR P II COS P P. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 208?: RIC V Valerian 208 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.