How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 33?

The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, right with the inscription P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Sacrificial implements with the inscription PIETAS AVGVSTORVM S C. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 33?

RIC V Valerian II 33 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 18.12g, diameter 28mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Valerian Sestertius, Sacrificial (RIC V II 33)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian II 33

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

18.12g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES

Bust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGVSTORVM S C

Sacrificial implements

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian II 33 is a sestertius of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sacrificial implements. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 18.12g, 28mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 33?: RIC V Valerian II 33 is a Bronze Sestertius of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 33.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 33?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, right with the inscription P C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Sacrificial implements with the inscription PIETAS AVGVSTORVM S C. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 33?: RIC V Valerian II 33 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 18.12g, diameter 28mm, die axis 1 h, struck.