Gallienus Antoninianus, Gallienus reverse (RIC V 457)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 457

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

259 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

P M TR P VII COS

Gallienus, seated left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 457 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (259 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus, seated left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand.

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 Mediolanum Mint

Mediolanum (modern Milan) was an imperial residence and mint from the late third century. It was particularly important under Maximian and during the fourth-century civil wars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 457?: RIC V Gallienus 457 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (259 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 457.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 457?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, seated left, holding globe in right hand and short sceptre in left hand with the inscription P M TR P VII COS. Portrait type: radiate.