Valerian Antoninianus, Spes reverse (RIC V II 52)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian II 52

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

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 (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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Valerian II 52?: RIC V Valerian II 52 is a Silver Antoninianus of 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.