Gallienus Antoninianus, Pegasus reverse
RIC V Gallienus 283k: Subtype 1 · 260 AD-268 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
GALLIENVS AVG
Head of Gallienus, radiate, right
Reverse
SOLI CONS AVG
Pegasus, right, springing heaven-ward
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus 283k: Subtype 1 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 2.95g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Gallienus 283k: Subtype 1?
- RIC V Gallienus 283k: Subtype 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 283k: Subtype 1.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 283k: Subtype 1?
- The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pegasus, right, springing heaven-ward with the inscription SOLI CONS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 283k: Subtype 1?
- RIC V Gallienus 283k: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.95g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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