What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 214?

RIC V Valerian 214 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.69g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 214

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 214

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.69g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

FORTVNA REDVX

Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 214 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.69g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 214?: RIC V Valerian 214 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 214.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 214?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 214?: RIC V Valerian 214 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.69g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.