How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 23?

The obverse depicts drapierte Büste des Valerianus II n.r. with the inscription P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Valerian II, standing left, holding globe or ensign in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription PRINC IVVENTVTIS.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 23?

RIC V Valerian II 23 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Valerian II (RIC V II 23)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian II 23

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES

drapierte Büste des Valerianus II n.r.

Reverse

PRINC IVVENTVTIS

Valerian II, standing left, holding globe or ensign in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian II 23 is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Valerian II, standing left, holding globe or ensign in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.11g, 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.

All Valerian coins Rome mint All Antoninianus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian II 23?: RIC V Valerian II 23 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 23.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 23?: The obverse depicts drapierte Büste des Valerianus II n.r. with the inscription P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Valerian II, standing left, holding globe or ensign in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription PRINC IVVENTVTIS.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 23?: RIC V Valerian II 23 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.