RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1 Gallienus reverse, Sol, radiate, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding glo... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
267 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.76g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

SOLI INVICTO

Sol, radiate, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (267 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.76g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (267 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVICTO. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 611a: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.76g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Identify your own coins

Upload a photo and get instant attribution powered by our catalog of 80,000+ ancient coin types.

Try Coin Identification