RIC V Gallienus 177 — Gallienus Antoninianus
RIC V Gallienus 177 · 260 AD-268 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
GALLIENVS AVG
Head of Gallienus, radiate, right
Reverse
DIANAE CONS AVG
Doe, walking right or left, looking backward
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus 177 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Doe, walking right or left, looking backward. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.82g, 17mm 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 177?
- RIC V Gallienus 177 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 177.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 177?
- The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Doe, walking right or left, looking backward with the inscription DIANAE CONS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 177?
- RIC V Gallienus 177 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.82g, diameter 17mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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