RIC V Valerian 213 Valerian obverse — Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Valerian 213 Valerian reverse — Diana, draped, walking right, holding torch Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Valerian 213
Ruler
Valerian
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
254 AD-255 AD
Mint
Viminacium
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.04g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

FELICITAS SAECVLI

Diana, draped, walking right, holding torch

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 213 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, walking right, holding torch. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.04g, 21mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 213?
RIC V Valerian 213 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 213.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 213?
The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, walking right, holding torch with the inscription FELICITAS SAECVLI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 213?
RIC V Valerian 213 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.04g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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