What is RIC V Valerian 74aA?

RIC V Valerian 74aA is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 74aA.

How do you identify RIC V Valerian 74aA?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude except for cloak flying behind, standing right, drawing bow with the inscription APOLINI PROPVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 74aA?

RIC V Valerian 74aA was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.33g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Apollo reverse (RIC V 74aA)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 74aA

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.33g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

APOLINI PROPVG

Apollo, nude except for cloak flying behind, standing right, drawing bow

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 74aA is an antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude except for cloak flying behind, standing right, drawing bow. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.33g, 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 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 74aA?: RIC V Valerian 74aA is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 74aA.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 74aA?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Apollo, nude except for cloak flying behind, standing right, drawing bow with the inscription APOLINI PROPVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 74aA?: RIC V Valerian 74aA was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.33g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.