What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 516k?

RIC V Gallienus 516k was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.54g, diameter 17mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Securitas (RIC V 516k)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 516k

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Mediolanum

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.54g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

SECVRIT PERPET

Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, sometimes holding sceptre in right hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 516k is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Mediolanum mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, sometimes holding sceptre in right hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.54g, 17mm 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 516k?: RIC V Gallienus 516k is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Mediolanum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 516k.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 516k?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Securitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, sometimes holding sceptre in right hand with the inscription SECVRIT PERPET. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 516k?: RIC V Gallienus 516k was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.54g, diameter 17mm, die axis 1 h, struck.