What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 223?

RIC V Valerian 223 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 223

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 223

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.46g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 223 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.46g, 22mm 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 223?: RIC V Valerian 223 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 223.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 223?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 223?: RIC V Valerian 223 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.46g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.