What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 283a?

RIC V Valerian 283a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 23mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Felicitas reverse (RIC V 283a)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 283a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD-259 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.61g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

FELICITAS AVGG

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 283a is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-259 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.61g, 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 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 283a?: RIC V Valerian 283a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-259 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 283a.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 283a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FELICITAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 283a?: RIC V Valerian 283a was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 23mm, die axis 10 h, struck.