How do you identify RIC V Valerian 252a?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 252a?

RIC V Valerian 252a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.87g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Salus reverse (RIC V 252a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 252a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD-259 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.87g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SALVS AVGG

Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 252a is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-259 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.87g.

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.

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 252a?: RIC V Valerian 252a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-259 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 252a.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 252a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms with the inscription SALVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 252a?: RIC V Valerian 252a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.87g, die axis 12 h, struck.