What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 470?

RIC V Gallienus 470 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 20mm, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Genius reverse (RIC V 470)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 470

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.33g

Diameter

20mm

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Büste mit Strahlenkrone n. r.

Reverse

EVENTVS AVG

Genius, nude, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 470 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Genius, nude, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.33g, 20mm 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 470?: RIC V Gallienus 470 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 470.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 470?: The obverse depicts Büste mit Strahlenkrone n. r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, nude, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and corn-ears in left hand with the inscription EVENTVS AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 470?: RIC V Gallienus 470 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.33g, diameter 20mm, struck.