RIC V Gallienus 144 — Gallienus Coin
RIC V Gallienus 144 · 260 AD-268 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
GALLIENVM P R
Bust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, left, holding spear left and shield
Reverse
OB CONSERVATIONEM SALVTIS
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent held in arms
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus 144 is a coin of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent held in arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 12.26g, 27mm 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 144?
- RIC V Gallienus 144 is a Silver coin of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 144.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 144?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, left, holding spear left and shield with the inscription GALLIENVM P R. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent held in arms with the inscription OB CONSERVATIONEM SALVTIS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 144?
- RIC V Gallienus 144 was struck in Silver, standard weight 12.26g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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