What is RIC V Valerian 49?

RIC V Valerian 49 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 49.

Valerian Aureus, Providentia reverse (RIC V 49)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 49

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVGG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 49 is an aureus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.

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 49?: RIC V Valerian 49 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 49.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 49?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.