How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 558?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Gallienus, mit Strahlenkranzkrone, nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Centaur, galloping left, shooting arrow right with the inscription APOLLINI CONS AVG.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 558?

RIC V Gallienus 558 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Centaur reverse (RIC V 558)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 558

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.64g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Drapierte Büste des Gallienus, mit Strahlenkranzkrone, nach r.

Reverse

APOLLINI CONS AVG

Centaur, galloping left, shooting arrow right

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 558 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Centaur, galloping left, shooting arrow right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.64g, 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 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 558?: RIC V Gallienus 558 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 558.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 558?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Gallienus, mit Strahlenkranzkrone, nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Centaur, galloping left, shooting arrow right with the inscription APOLLINI CONS AVG.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 558?: RIC V Gallienus 558 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.64g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.