What is RIC V Valerian 89?

RIC V Valerian 89 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 89.

How do you identify RIC V Valerian 89?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 89?

RIC V Valerian 89 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.72g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Fides reverse (RIC V 89)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian 89

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.72g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG

Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian 89 is an antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.72g, 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 89?: RIC V Valerian 89 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 89.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian 89?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 89?: RIC V Valerian 89 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.72g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.