What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 5?

RIC V Valerian 5 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.07g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Vulcan reverse (RIC V 5)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 5

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.07g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VALERIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

DEO VOLKANO

Vulcan, draped, in temple, holding hammer in right hand and pincers in left hand; sometimes at his feet, anvil

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 5 is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Vulcan, draped, in temple, holding hammer in right hand and pincers in left hand; sometimes at his feet, anvil. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.07g, 22mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian 5?: RIC V Valerian 5 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 5.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 5?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription VALERIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Vulcan, draped, in temple, holding hammer in right hand and pincers in left hand; sometimes at his feet, anvil with the inscription DEO VOLKANO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 5?: RIC V Valerian 5 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.07g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.