How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 283?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone n.r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pegasus, right, springing heaven-ward with the inscription SOLI CONS AVG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 283?

RIC V Gallienus 283 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Pegasus reverse (RIC V 283)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 283

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.25g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone n.r.

Reverse

SOLI CONS AVG

Pegasus, right, springing heaven-ward

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 283 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pegasus, right, springing heaven-ward. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.25g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 283?: RIC V Gallienus 283 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 283.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 283?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone n.r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pegasus, right, springing heaven-ward with the inscription SOLI CONS AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 283?: RIC V Gallienus 283 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.