What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 218?

RIC V Valerian 218 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 218

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 218

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.6g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PACATORI ORBIS

Jupiter, nude, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, eagle

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 218 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, eagle. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.6g, 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 218?: RIC V Valerian 218 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 218.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 218?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, eagle with the inscription PACATORI ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 218?: RIC V Valerian 218 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.