RIC V Gallienus 214kA: Subtype 1 Gallienus obverse, Head of Gallienus, radiate, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 214kA: Subtype 1 Gallienus reverse, Jupiter, nude except cloak flying behind, walking left, holding thunde... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 214kA: Subtype 1
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-268 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
1.6g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

IOVI PROPVGNAT

Jupiter, nude except cloak flying behind, walking left, holding thunderbolt

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 214kA: Subtype 1 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except cloak flying behind, walking left, holding thunderbolt. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.6g, 19mm 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 214kA: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 214kA: Subtype 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 214kA: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 214kA: Subtype 1?
The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except cloak flying behind, walking left, holding thunderbolt with the inscription IOVI PROPVGNAT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 214kA: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 214kA: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.6g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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