How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 24a?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, radiate, draped right with the inscription DIVO CAES VALERIANO. The reverse depicts Altar with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 24a?

RIC V Valerian II 24a was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.14g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Altar reverse (RIC V II 24a)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian II 24a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

256 AD-259 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.14g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO CAES VALERIANO

Bust of Valerian II, radiate, draped right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Altar

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian II 24a is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-259 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.14g, 21mm 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 II 24a?: RIC V Valerian II 24a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-259 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 24a.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 24a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, radiate, draped right with the inscription DIVO CAES VALERIANO. The reverse depicts Altar with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 24a?: RIC V Valerian II 24a was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.14g, diameter 21mm, die axis 1 h, struck.