How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 489?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 489?

RIC V Gallienus 489 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 21mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Laetitia reverse (RIC V 489)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 489

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.29g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

8 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r.

Reverse

LAETITIA AVG

Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 489 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.29g, 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 489?: RIC V Gallienus 489 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 489.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 489?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Laetitia, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and anchor in left hand with the inscription LAETITIA AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 489?: RIC V Gallienus 489 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 21mm, die axis 8 h, struck.