What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 257a?

RIC V Valerian 257a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.62g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Spes reverse (RIC V 257a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 257a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.62g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS P AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

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 257a 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 2.62g, 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 257a?: RIC V Valerian 257a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 257a.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 257a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right 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. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 257a?: RIC V Valerian 257a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.62g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.