What is RIC V Valerian 53d?

RIC V Valerian 53d is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 53d.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 53d?

RIC V Valerian 53d was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC V 53d)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 53d

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

256 AD-257 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

3.12g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 53d is an aureus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.12g, 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 53d?: RIC V Valerian 53d is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 53d.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 53d?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 53d?: RIC V Valerian 53d was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.