Gallienus Antoninianus, Providentia reverse
RIC V Gallienus 267 · 260 AD-268 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
GALLIENVS AVG
Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r.
Reverse
P-ROV[ID A]VG
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus 267 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.09g.
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 267?
- RIC V Gallienus 267 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 267.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 267?
- The obverse depicts Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription P-ROV[ID A]VG.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 267?
- RIC V Gallienus 267 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.09g, die axis 12 h, struck.
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