How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 159?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 159?

RIC V Gallienus 159 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.04g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus 159

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 159

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.04g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r.

Reverse

AEQVITAS AVG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 159 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.04g, 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 159?: RIC V Gallienus 159 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 159.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 159?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in der Brustansicht nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 159?: RIC V Gallienus 159 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.04g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.