How do you identify RIC V Valerian 257?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Valerianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 257?

RIC V Valerian 257 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.01g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Spes reverse (RIC V 257)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 257

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.01g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

7 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS P AVG

Drapierte Büste des Valerianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

SPES PVBLICA

Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 257 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.01g, 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.

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 257?: RIC V Valerian 257 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 257.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 257?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Valerianus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 257?: RIC V Valerian 257 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.01g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.