Gallienus Antoninianus, Providentia (RIC V 508A)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 508A

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

PROVID AVG

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 508A is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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 508A?: RIC V Gallienus 508A is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 508A.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 508A?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROVID AVG. Portrait type: radiate.