What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 224?

RIC V Valerian 224 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.71g, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 224

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 224

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.71g

Die Axis

5 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, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 224 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.71g.

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 224?: RIC V Valerian 224 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 224.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 224?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing 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 224?: RIC V Valerian 224 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.71g, die axis 5 h, struck.