What is RIC V Valerian II 1?

RIC V Valerian II 1 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (255 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 1.

How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 1?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, right with the inscription VALERIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Child Jupiter on goat with the inscription IOVI CRESCENTI. Portrait type: bare.

Valerian Aureus, Child Jupiter reverse (RIC V II 1)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian II 1

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

255 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

VALERIANVS CAES

Bust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, right

Reverse

IOVI CRESCENTI

Child Jupiter on goat

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian II 1 is an aureus of Valerian (255 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Child Jupiter on goat.

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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian II 1?: RIC V Valerian II 1 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (255 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 1.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, right with the inscription VALERIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Child Jupiter on goat with the inscription IOVI CRESCENTI. Portrait type: bare.