What is RIC V Valerian 51d?

RIC V Valerian 51d is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 51d.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 51d?

RIC V Valerian 51d was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Aureus, Roma reverse (RIC V 51d)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 51d

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

256 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

3.67g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ROMAE AETERNAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 51d is an aureus of Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.67g, 21mm 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 51d?: RIC V Valerian 51d is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 51d.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 51d?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription ROMAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 51d?: RIC V Valerian 51d was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.67g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.