What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 49a?

RIC V Valerian II 49a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.61g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Valerian II (RIC V II 49a)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian II 49a

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.61g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

VALERIANVS NOBIL CAES

Bust of Valerian II, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PRINC IVVENTVTIS

Valerian II, in military attire, standing left, crowning trophy and holding spear and shield

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian II 49a is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Valerian II, in military attire, standing left, crowning trophy and holding spear and shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.61g, 23mm 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 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 49a?: RIC V Valerian II 49a is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 49a.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 49a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription VALERIANVS NOBIL CAES. The reverse depicts Valerian II, in military attire, standing left, crowning trophy and holding spear and shield with the inscription PRINC IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 49a?: RIC V Valerian II 49a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.61g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.