What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 266a?

RIC V Valerian 266a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 23mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Soldier reverse (RIC V 266a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 266a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.73g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP P LIC VALERIANO AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and resting left hand on shield and spear

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 266a is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and resting left hand on shield and spear. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.73g, 23mm 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 266a?: RIC V Valerian 266a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 266a.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 266a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP P LIC VALERIANO AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and resting left hand on shield and spear with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 266a?: RIC V Valerian 266a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.73g, diameter 23mm, die axis 11 h, struck.