How do you identify RIC V Valerian 280?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Emperors, standing face to face, clasping hands with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.

Valerian Antoninianus, Emperors reverse (RIC V 280)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 280

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD-254 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVGG

Emperors, standing face to face, clasping hands

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 280 is an antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD-254 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Emperors, standing face to face, clasping hands.

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 280?: RIC V Valerian 280 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD-254 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 280.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 280?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Emperors, standing face to face, clasping hands with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.