How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 601?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, radiate, walking left with the inscription P M TR P XII C VI P P. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 601?

RIC V Gallienus 601 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Lion reverse (RIC V 601)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 601

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

264 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.55g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

P M TR P XII C VI P P

Lion, radiate, walking left

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 601 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (264 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Lion, radiate, walking left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.55g, 22mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 601?: RIC V Gallienus 601 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (264 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 601.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 601?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, left with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Lion, radiate, walking left with the inscription P M TR P XII C VI P P. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 601?: RIC V Gallienus 601 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.