What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 256?

RIC V Valerian 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Securitas reverse (RIC V 256)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 256

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.9g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SECVRIT PERPET

Securitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding spear in right hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 256 is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding spear in right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.9g, 21mm 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.

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 256?: RIC V Valerian 256 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 256.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 256?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding spear in right hand with the inscription SECVRIT PERPET. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 256?: RIC V Valerian 256 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.9g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.