What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 216?

RIC V Valerian 216 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.29g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 216

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 216

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

256 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.29g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

LAETITIA AVGG

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 216 is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.29g, 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 216?: RIC V Valerian 216 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 216.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 216?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 216?: RIC V Valerian 216 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.29g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.