How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 157?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae with the inscription ABVNDANTIA AVG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 157?

RIC V Gallienus 157 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus 157

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 157

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.81g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r.

Reverse

ABVNDANTIA AVG

Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 157 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.81g, 20mm diameter.

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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 157?: RIC V Gallienus 157 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 157.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 157?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae with the inscription ABVNDANTIA AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 157?: RIC V Gallienus 157 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.