How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 178?

The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Stag, walking right or left, sometimes looking backward with the inscription DIANAE CONS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 178?

RIC V Gallienus 178 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus 178

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 178

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.81g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

DIANAE CONS AVG

Stag, walking right or left, sometimes looking backward

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 178 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Stag, walking right or left, sometimes looking backward. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.81g, 21mm 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 178?: RIC V Gallienus 178 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 178.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 178?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Stag, walking right or left, sometimes looking backward with the inscription DIANAE CONS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 178?: RIC V Gallienus 178 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.