RIC V Gallienus 120 — Gallienus Quinarius Aureus
RIC V Gallienus 120 · 260 AD-268 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln
Obverse
GALLIENVS AVG
Head of Gallienus, laureate, right
Reverse
VBERITAS AVG
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding bunch of grapes in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus 120 is a quinarius aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding bunch of grapes in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 1.24g, 18mm diameter.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Gallienus 120?
- RIC V Gallienus 120 is a Gold Quinarius Aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 120.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 120?
- The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, laureate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding bunch of grapes in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription VBERITAS AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 120?
- RIC V Gallienus 120 was struck in Gold, standard weight 1.24g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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