What is RIC V Gallienus 41(a)?

RIC V Gallienus 41(a) is a Gold Aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 41(a).

How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 41(a)?

The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, laureate, left with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 41(a)?

RIC V Gallienus 41(a) was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.97g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Gallienus Aureus, Legend reverse (RIC V 41)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 41(a)

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.97g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, laureate, left

Reverse

FIDES MILITVM

Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 41(a) is an aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.97g, 23mm 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 41(a)?: RIC V Gallienus 41(a) is a Gold Aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 41(a).
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 41(a)?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, laureate, left with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath with the inscription FIDES MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 41(a)?: RIC V Gallienus 41(a) was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.97g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.