Valerian II Antoninianus, Spes reverse
RIC V Valerian II 52 · 254 AD-255 AD · Antiocheia Syria · Issued under Valerian
Obverse
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Obverse
VALERIANVS NOBIL CAES
Bust of Valerian II, radiate, draped, right
Reverse
SPES PVBLICA
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Valerian II 52 is an antoninianus of Valerian II, issued under Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Valerian II 52?
- RIC V Valerian II 52 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian II issued under Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 52.
- How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 52?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription VALERIANVS NOBIL CAES. The reverse depicts Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand with the inscription SPES PVBLICA. Portrait type: radiate.
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