What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 293a?

RIC V Valerian 293a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.76g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Valerian reverse (RIC V 293a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 293a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.76g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Valerian and Gallienus, standing face to face, one holding a spear in right hand and globe in left hand, the other holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 293a 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, one holding a spear in right hand and globe in left hand, the other holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.76g.

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 293a?: RIC V Valerian 293a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 293a.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 293a?: 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, one holding a spear in right hand and globe in left hand, the other holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 293a?: RIC V Valerian 293a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.76g, die axis 12 h, struck.