What is RIC V Gallienus 45?

RIC V Gallienus 45 is a Gold Aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 45.

How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 45?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Janus, standing, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IANO PATRI. Portrait type: helmeted.

Gallienus Aureus, Janus reverse (RIC V 45)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 45

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

helmeted

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS PIVS FEL AVG

Bust of Gallienus, helmeted, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IANO PATRI

Janus, standing, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 45 is an aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Janus, standing, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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 45?: RIC V Gallienus 45 is a Gold Aureus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 45.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 45?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, helmeted, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS PIVS FEL AVG. The reverse depicts Janus, standing, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IANO PATRI. Portrait type: helmeted.