What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 225?

RIC V Valerian 225 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.02g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Valerian 225

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 225

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD

Mint

Viminacium

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.02g

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

VICTORIAE AVGG

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 225 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Viminacium mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.02g, 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 225?: RIC V Valerian 225 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Viminacium mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 225.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 225?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription VICTORIAE AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 225?: RIC V Valerian 225 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.02g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.