What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 465?

RIC V Gallienus 465 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.49g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 465)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 465

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.49g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, left, club on shoulder

Reverse

AETE-RN AVG

Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 465 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.49g, 19mm 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 465?: RIC V Gallienus 465 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 465.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 465?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, left, club on shoulder with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak over shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription AETE-RN AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 465?: RIC V Gallienus 465 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.49g, diameter 19mm, die axis 5 h, struck.