How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 555?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription AETERNITATI AVG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 555?

RIC V Gallienus 555 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.74g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 555)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 555

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.74g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in der Rückenansicht nach r.

Reverse

AETERNITATI AVG

Sol, radiate, standing right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 555 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.74g, 21mm 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 555?: RIC V Gallienus 555 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 555.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 555?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in der Rückenansicht nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, standing right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription AETERNITATI AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 555?: RIC V Gallienus 555 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.74g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.