What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 460: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 460: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 460: Subtype 2)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 460: Subtype 2

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

259 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.41g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

P M TR P VII COS

Gallienus, veiled, togate, sacrificing out of patera held in right hand at altar, left, holding short sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 460: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (259 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus, veiled, togate, sacrificing out of patera held in right hand at altar, left, holding short sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.41g, 21mm diameter.

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 460: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 460: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (259 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 460: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 460: Subtype 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, veiled, togate, sacrificing out of patera held in right hand at altar, left, holding short sceptre in left hand with the inscription P M TR P VII COS. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 460: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 460: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.41g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.