How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 553?

The obverse depicts Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach rechts with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVIT AVG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 553?

RIC V Gallienus 553 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Aequitas reverse (RIC V 553)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 553

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.24g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach rechts

Reverse

AEQVIT AVG

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 553 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.24g, 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 Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 553?: RIC V Gallienus 553 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 553.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 553?: The obverse depicts Kopf des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone nach rechts with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVIT AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 553?: RIC V Gallienus 553 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.