What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 54?

RIC V Valerian II 54 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus, Victory reverse (RIC V II 54)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Valerian II 54

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.84g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

P LIC COR VALERIANVS CAES

Bust of Valerian II, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VICTORIA PART

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian II and holding palm; Valerian II holding globe and spear

About This Type

This RIC V Valerian II 54 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian II and holding palm; Valerian II holding globe and spear. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.84g, 20mm 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 54?: RIC V Valerian II 54 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Valerian II 54.
How do you identify RIC V Valerian II 54?: The obverse depicts Bust of Valerian II, radiate, draped, right with the inscription P LIC COR VALERIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to Valerian II and holding palm; Valerian II holding globe and spear with the inscription VICTORIA PART. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Valerian II 54?: RIC V Valerian II 54 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.84g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.