What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 511?

RIC V Gallienus 511 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.73g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Asclepius reverse (RIC V 511)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 511

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.73g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

SALVS AVG

Asclepius, bare to waist, standing left, resting right hand on hip and holding serpent-entwined staff in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 511 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Asclepius, bare to waist, standing left, resting right hand on hip and holding serpent-entwined staff in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.73g, 23mm 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 511?: RIC V Gallienus 511 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 511.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 511?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Asclepius, bare to waist, standing left, resting right hand on hip and holding serpent-entwined staff in left hand with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 511?: RIC V Gallienus 511 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.73g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.