What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 495k: Subtype 1?

RIC V Gallienus 495k: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.66g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 495k: Subtype 1)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 495k: Subtype 1

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.66g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

ORIENS AVG

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

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 495k: Subtype 1 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.66g, 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 495k: Subtype 1?: RIC V Gallienus 495k: Subtype 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 495k: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 495k: Subtype 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand with the inscription ORIENS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 495k: Subtype 1?: RIC V Gallienus 495k: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.66g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.