RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1 Gallienus reverse, Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornuco... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-268 AD
Mint
Mediolanum
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.53g
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FORTVNA REDVX

Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.53g.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORTVNA REDVX. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 484fB: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.53g, die axis 5 h, struck.

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