How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 492?

The obverse depicts Büste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone (mit auf die r. Schulter fallendem Verschlussband) nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand with the inscription MARTI - PACIFERO.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 492?

RIC V Gallienus 492 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.75g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 492)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 492

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.75g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Büste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone (mit auf die r. Schulter fallendem Verschlussband) nach r.

Reverse

MARTI - PACIFERO

Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 492 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.75g, 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 492?: RIC V Gallienus 492 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 492.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 492?: The obverse depicts Büste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone (mit auf die r. Schulter fallendem Verschlussband) nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military attire, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand with the inscription MARTI - PACIFERO.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 492?: RIC V Gallienus 492 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.75g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.