What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 254: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 254: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.11g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 254: Subtype 2)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 254: Subtype 2

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.11g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

PAX AETERNA

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 254: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.11g, 22mm 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 254: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 254: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 254: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 254: Subtype 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AETERNA. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 254: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 254: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.11g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.