Gallienus Antoninianus, Victory reverse (RIC V 306)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 306

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

GALLIENVM AVG SENATVS

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG III

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 306 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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 306?: RIC V Gallienus 306 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 306.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 306?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVM AVG SENATVS. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG III. Portrait type: radiate.