Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 575c)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 575c

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PAX AVG

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 575c is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

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 575c?: RIC V Gallienus 575c is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 575c.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 575c?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVG. Portrait type: radiate.