What is RIC V Valerian 40?

RIC V Valerian 40 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 40.

Valerian Aureus, Jupiter reverse (RIC V 40)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 40

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

258 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVA

Jupiter, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 40 is an aureus of Valerian (258 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 40?: RIC V Valerian 40 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 40.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 40?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVA. Portrait type: radiate.