Valerian Antoninianus, Felicitas reverse (RIC V 259)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 259

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS P AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

TEMPORVM FELICITAS

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 259 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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 259?: RIC V Valerian 259 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 259.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 259?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TEMPORVM FELICITAS. Portrait type: radiate.