What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 285: Subtype 3?

RIC V Valerian 285: Subtype 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus (RIC V 285: Subtype 3)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 285: Subtype 3

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.33g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG

Valerian and Gallienus, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar between them

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 285: Subtype 3 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Valerian and Gallienus, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar between them. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.33g, 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 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 285: Subtype 3?: RIC V Valerian 285: Subtype 3 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 285: Subtype 3.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 285: Subtype 3?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Valerian and Gallienus, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar between them with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 285: Subtype 3?: RIC V Valerian 285: Subtype 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.