What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Mars (RIC V 317f: Subtype 2)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.81g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; his foot on helmet

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; his foot on helmet. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.81g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; his foot on helmet with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 317f: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.81g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.