What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 586k: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 586k: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 586k: Subtype 2)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 586k: Subtype 2

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.55g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AET

Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 586k: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.55g, 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 586k: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 586k: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 586k: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 586k: Subtype 2?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AET. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 586k: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 586k: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.