What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 271?

RIC V Valerian 271 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 22mm, die axis 4 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Soldier reverse (RIC V 271)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 271

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.1g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

4 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS P AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 271 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.1g, 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 271?: RIC V Valerian 271 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 271.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 271?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS P AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 271?: RIC V Valerian 271 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.1g, diameter 22mm, die axis 4 h, struck.