How do you identify RIC V Valerian 277?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Emperors, standing face to face; between them, shields and spear with the inscription P M TR P V COS IIII P P. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 277?

RIC V Valerian 277 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Emperors reverse (RIC V 277)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 277

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.34g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

P M TR P V COS IIII P P

Emperors, standing face to face; between them, shields and spear

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 277 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Emperors, standing face to face; between them, shields and spear. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.34g, 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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 277?: RIC V Valerian 277 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 277.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 277?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Emperors, standing face to face; between them, shields and spear with the inscription P M TR P V COS IIII P P. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 277?: RIC V Valerian 277 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.