What is RIC V Valerian 46d?

RIC V Valerian 46d is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 46d.

How do you identify RIC V Valerian 46d?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 46d?

RIC V Valerian 46d was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.5g, diameter 19mm, die axis 2 h, struck.

Valerian Aureus (RIC V 46d)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett Winterthur

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 46d

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

2.5g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

2 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVGG

Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 46d is an aureus of Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 2.5g, 19mm diameter.

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 46d?: RIC V Valerian 46d is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 46d.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 46d?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 46d?: RIC V Valerian 46d was struck in Gold, standard weight 2.5g, diameter 19mm, die axis 2 h, struck.