What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 612a: Subtype 1?

RIC V Gallienus 612a: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 612a: Subtype 1)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 612a: Subtype 1

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

267 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.11g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 612a: Subtype 1 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (267 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.11g, 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 612a: Subtype 1?: RIC V Gallienus 612a: Subtype 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (267 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 612a: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 612a: Subtype 1?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 612a: Subtype 1?: RIC V Gallienus 612a: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.