What is RIC V Gallienus 38?

RIC V Gallienus 38 is a Gold Aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 38.

How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 38?

The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, crowned with reeds, left with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription FID-ES - MIL.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 38?

RIC V Gallienus 38 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.35g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Aureus, Fides reverse (RIC V 38)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 38

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.35g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, crowned with reeds, left

Reverse

FID-ES - MIL

Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 38 is an aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.35g, 22mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 38?: RIC V Gallienus 38 is a Gold Aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 38.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 38?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, crowned with reeds, left with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand with the inscription FID-ES - MIL.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 38?: RIC V Gallienus 38 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.35g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.