Zenobia Antoninianus, Pietas reverse
RIC V Zenobia 1 · 258 AD-273 AD
Obverse
Reverse
Fred Cherrygarden, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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). 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Zenobia 1?
- RIC V Zenobia 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Zenobia (258 AD-273 AD) 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.
More types of Zenobia
More Antoninianus types
You’ve attributed it. Now catalogue it
Record the attribution, weight, provenance, and photographs in your own NumisLens cabinet, a private catalogue built for ancient coins. Free for your first 50 coins.
Start your cabinet