Zenobia Antoninianus — RIC V Zenobia 1

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Zenobia 1

Ruler

Zenobia

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD-273 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

ZENOBIA AVG

Bust of Zenobia, draped, right, on crescent

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG

Pietas, draped, seated left, holding hand of child and leaning on spear

About This Type

This RIC V Zenobia 1 is an antoninianus of Zenobia (258 AD-273 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, seated left, holding hand of child and leaning on spear.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Zenobia 1?: RIC V Zenobia 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Zenobia (258 AD-273 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Zenobia 1.
How do you identify RIC V Zenobia 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Zenobia, draped, right, on crescent with the inscription ZENOBIA AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, seated left, holding hand of child and leaning on spear with the inscription PIETAS AVGG. Portrait type: draped.