What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 278?

RIC V Valerian 278 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Aequitas reverse (RIC V 278)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 278

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD-254 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.97g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVGG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 278 is an antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD-254 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.97g, 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 278?: RIC V Valerian 278 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD-254 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 278.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 278?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 278?: RIC V Valerian 278 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.97g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.