What is RIC V Valerian 230?

RIC V Valerian 230 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 230.

How do you identify RIC V Valerian 230?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 230?

RIC V Valerian 230 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.5g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Aureus (RIC V 230)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 230

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.5g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS P AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PAX AVGG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 230 is an aureus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.5g, 21mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 230?: RIC V Valerian 230 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 230.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 230?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 230?: RIC V Valerian 230 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.5g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.