How do you identify RIC V Valerian 295a?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm-tree with the inscription VOTA ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 295a?

RIC V Valerian 295a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Two Victories (RIC V 295a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 295a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.64g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VOTA ORBIS

Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm-tree

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 295a is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm-tree. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.64g, 21mm 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 295a?: RIC V Valerian 295a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 295a.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 295a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm-tree with the inscription VOTA ORBIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 295a?: RIC V Valerian 295a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.