How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 246?

The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hippocamp, left with the inscription NEPTVNO CONS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Hippocamp reverse (RIC V 246)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 246

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

NEPTVNO CONS AVG

Hippocamp, left

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 246 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hippocamp, left.

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 246?: RIC V Gallienus 246 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 246.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 246?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hippocamp, left with the inscription NEPTVNO CONS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.