What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 286?

RIC V Valerian 286 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Turreted reverse (RIC V 286)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 286

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.36g

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

RESTITVT ORIENTIS

Turreted woman (the Orient), draped, standing right, presenting wreath to emperor, standing left, holding spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 286 is an antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Turreted woman (the Orient), draped, standing right, presenting wreath to emperor, standing left, holding spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g.

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 286?: RIC V Valerian 286 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 286.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 286?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Turreted woman (the Orient), draped, standing right, presenting wreath to emperor, standing left, holding spear in left hand with the inscription RESTITVT ORIENTIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 286?: RIC V Valerian 286 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, die axis 6 h, struck.