Valerian Antoninianus, Abundantia reverse (RIC V 70)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 70

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

257 AD-258 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

ANNONA AVGG

Abundantia, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, modius

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 70 is an antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, modius.

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 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 70?: RIC V Valerian 70 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (257 AD-258 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 70.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 70?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, modius with the inscription ANNONA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.