RIC V Gallienus 193 — Gallienus Antoninianus
RIC V Gallienus 193 · 260 AD-268 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
GALLIENVS AVG
Büste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone n. r. gewandt.
Reverse
FORTVNA REDVX
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus 193 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.56g, 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 193?
- RIC V Gallienus 193 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 193.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 193?
- The obverse depicts Büste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone n. r. gewandt. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 193?
- RIC V Gallienus 193 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.56g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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