RIC V Gallienus 615: Subtype 1 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 615: Subtype 1 Gallienus reverse, Gallienus, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in lef... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 615: Subtype 1
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
266 AD-268 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.34g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

IVBENTVS AVG

Gallienus, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 615: Subtype 1 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (266 AD-268 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Gallienus, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.34g, 21mm 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 615: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 615: Subtype 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (266 AD-268 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 615: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 615: Subtype 1?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription IVBENTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 615: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 615: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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