What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 509 (A)?

RIC V Gallienus 509 (A) was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Providentia (RIC V 509)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 509 (A)

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.38g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

PRO[VID AVG] // MT

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 509 (A) is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.38g, 20mm 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 509 (A)?: RIC V Gallienus 509 (A) is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 509 (A).
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 509 (A)?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, globe with the inscription PRO[VID AVG] // MT. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 509 (A)?: RIC V Gallienus 509 (A) was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.