Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Valerian Sestertius - the Celators of Rome Still Had it
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Orielensis, post: 7563562, member: 96898"]The changing mint attributions for Valerian are indeed confusing. Our discussion on this topic has made me consult Göbl's catalogue at the library. Göbl assigns your coin (MIR 36, 811d) to Viminacium but dates it to 253/254 (i.e. before the relocation of the mint).</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, after reading up on this, I couldn't resist buying this coin, partly for the mint reattribution, partly for the Mercury reverse. Mercury is rarely found on Roman imperial coins. RIC attributed it to Viminacium, but Göbl makes a good argument for Antioch:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1304117[/ATTACH]</p><p><font size="3">Valerian I, Roman Empire, AE/BI antoninian, 253–255 AD, Antioch mint (RIC: Viminacium) mint. Obv: IMP C P LIC VALE[RIANVS P] F AVG; bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: FORTVNA REDVX; Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over l. shoulder, standing left, wings on head, holding purse in r. hand and caduceus in l. hand. 22mm, 3.59g. RIC V Valerian 214; MIR 36, 1561a. Ex Savoca, Blue Auction 102, lot 1052.</font>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Orielensis, post: 7563562, member: 96898"]The changing mint attributions for Valerian are indeed confusing. Our discussion on this topic has made me consult Göbl's catalogue at the library. Göbl assigns your coin (MIR 36, 811d) to Viminacium but dates it to 253/254 (i.e. before the relocation of the mint). Also, after reading up on this, I couldn't resist buying this coin, partly for the mint reattribution, partly for the Mercury reverse. Mercury is rarely found on Roman imperial coins. RIC attributed it to Viminacium, but Göbl makes a good argument for Antioch: [ATTACH=full]1304117[/ATTACH] [SIZE=3]Valerian I, Roman Empire, AE/BI antoninian, 253–255 AD, Antioch mint (RIC: Viminacium) mint. Obv: IMP C P LIC VALE[RIANVS P] F AVG; bust of Valerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, r. Rev: FORTVNA REDVX; Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over l. shoulder, standing left, wings on head, holding purse in r. hand and caduceus in l. hand. 22mm, 3.59g. RIC V Valerian 214; MIR 36, 1561a. Ex Savoca, Blue Auction 102, lot 1052.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Valerian Sestertius - the Celators of Rome Still Had it
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...