How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 27?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Valerianus II. mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription DIVO CAES VALERIANO. The reverse depicts Eagle, right or left with the inscription CONSECRATIO.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 27?

RIC V Valerian II 27 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Eagle reverse (RIC V II 27)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian II 27

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

256 AD-258 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.93g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVO CAES VALERIANO

Drapierte Büste des Valerianus II. mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Eagle, right or left

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian II 27 is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-258 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, right or left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.93g, 19mm 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 27?: RIC V Valerian II 27 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-258 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 27.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 27?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Valerianus II. mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription DIVO CAES VALERIANO. The reverse depicts Eagle, right or left with the inscription CONSECRATIO.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 27?: RIC V Valerian II 27 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.93g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.