What is RIC V Valerian 297?

RIC V Valerian 297 is a Bronze As of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 297.

Valerian As, Aequitas reverse (RIC V 297)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 297

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Date

257 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVGG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 297 is an as of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 297?: RIC V Valerian 297 is a Bronze As of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 297.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 297?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.