Valerian Aureus, Liberalitas reverse
RIC V Valerian 44 · 256 AD-257 AD · Rome
Obverse
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Obverse
IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG
Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
LIBERALITAS AVGG III
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Valerian 44 is an aureus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Valerian 44?
- RIC V Valerian 44 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 44.
- How do you identify RIC V Valerian 44?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVGG III. Portrait type: laureate.
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