What is RIC V Gallienus 346?

RIC V Gallienus 346 is a Silver Denarius of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 346.

How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 346?

The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae with the inscription ABVNDANTIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.

Gallienus Denarius, Abundantia reverse (RIC V 346)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 346

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, laureate, right

Reverse

ABVNDANTIA AVG

Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 346 is a denarius of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 346?: RIC V Gallienus 346 is a Silver Denarius of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 346.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 346?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae with the inscription ABVNDANTIA AVG. Portrait type: laureate.