How do you identify RIC V Valerian 211?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Valerianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription AETERNITATI AVGG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 211?

RIC V Valerian 211 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.95g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 211

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 211

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

256 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.95g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG

Drapierte Büste des Valerianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

AETERNITATI AVGG

Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 211 is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.95g, 23mm 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 211?: RIC V Valerian 211 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 211.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 211?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Valerianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak draped over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription AETERNITATI AVGG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 211?: RIC V Valerian 211 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.95g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.