What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 581k: Subtype 3?

RIC V Gallienus 581k: Subtype 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Salus (RIC V 581k: Subtype 3)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 581k: Subtype 3

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.61g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

SALVS AVG

Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 581k: Subtype 3 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.61g, 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 581k: Subtype 3?: RIC V Gallienus 581k: Subtype 3 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 581k: Subtype 3.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 581k: Subtype 3?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription SALVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 581k: Subtype 3?: RIC V Gallienus 581k: Subtype 3 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.