RIC V Gallienus 287B Gallienus obverse, Head of Gallienus, radiate, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 287B Gallienus reverse, Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in le... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 287B
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-268 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.6g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

VBERITAS AVG

Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 287B is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.6g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 287B?
RIC V Gallienus 287B is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 287B.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 287B?
The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription VBERITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 287B?
RIC V Gallienus 287B was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.6g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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