Gallienus Antoninianus, Centaur reverse
RIC V Gallienus 164 · 260 AD-268 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
Obverse
GALLIENVS AVG
Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r.
Reverse
APOLLINI CONS AVG
Centaur, walking left, holding globe in right hand and trophy in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus 164 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Centaur, walking left, holding globe in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.25g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Gallienus 164?
- RIC V Gallienus 164 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 164.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 164?
- The obverse depicts Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Centaur, walking left, holding globe in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription APOLLINI CONS AVG.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 164?
- RIC V Gallienus 164 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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