How do you identify RIC V Valerian 220?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Valerian, radiate, togate, walking right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Portrait type: radiate.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 220

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 220

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

Valerian, radiate, togate, walking right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 220 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Valerian, radiate, togate, walking right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.

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 220?: RIC V Valerian 220 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 220.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 220?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Valerian, radiate, togate, walking right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Portrait type: radiate.