Gallienus Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus 171A

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 171A

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

CONSERVAT PIETAT

Gallienus, standing left, extending right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, kneeling figure

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 171A is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus, standing left, extending right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, kneeling figure.

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 171A?: RIC V Gallienus 171A is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 171A.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 171A?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, standing left, extending right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, kneeling figure with the inscription CONSERVAT PIETAT. Portrait type: radiate.