What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 219?

RIC V Valerian 219 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 219

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 219

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.28g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PIETATI AVGG

Pietas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding sceptre in right hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 219 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding sceptre in right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.28g, 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 219?: RIC V Valerian 219 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 219.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 219?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding sceptre in right hand with the inscription PIETATI AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 219?: RIC V Valerian 219 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.28g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.