Zenobia Antoninianus — RIC V Zenobia 2

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Zenobia 2

Ruler

Zenobia

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD-273 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

S ZENOBIA AVG

Bust of Zenobia, draped, right, on crescent

Reverse

IVNO REGINA

Juno, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, peacock

About This Type

This RIC V Zenobia 2 is an antoninianus of Zenobia (258 AD-273 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Juno, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, peacock.

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 2?: RIC V Zenobia 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Zenobia (258 AD-273 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Zenobia 2.
How do you identify RIC V Zenobia 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Zenobia, draped, right, on crescent with the inscription S ZENOBIA AVG. The reverse depicts Juno, draped, standing front, head left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, peacock with the inscription IVNO REGINA. Portrait type: draped.