What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 222?

RIC V Valerian 222 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.27g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 222

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 222

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.27g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VENVS VICTRIX

Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning left on shield

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 222 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning left on shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.27g.

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 222?: RIC V Valerian 222 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 222.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 222?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and spear in left hand, leaning left on shield with the inscription VENVS VICTRIX. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 222?: RIC V Valerian 222 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.27g, die axis 12 h, struck.