Valerian Aureus, Valerian II reverse (RIC V II 44)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian II 44

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

VALERIANVS NOBIL CAES

Bust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PRINC IVVENTVTIS

Valerian II, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, two ensigns

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian II 44 is an aureus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Valerian II, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, two ensigns.

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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian II 44?: RIC V Valerian II 44 is a Gold Aureus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 44.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 44?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription VALERIANVS NOBIL CAES. The reverse depicts Valerian II, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, two ensigns with the inscription PRINC IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: bare.