Valerian Antoninianus, Jupiter reverse
RIC V Valerian 92cC · 254 AD · Rome
Obverse
IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
IOVI CONSERVATORI
Jupiter, nude except of cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Valerian 92cC is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except of cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.12g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Valerian 92cC?
- RIC V Valerian 92cC is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian 92cC.
- How do you identify RIC V Valerian 92cC?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except of cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian 92cC?
- RIC V Valerian 92cC was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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