Gallienus Antoninianus, Hercules reverse (RIC V 623f)

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 623f

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

266 AD-268 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Hercules, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing right, holding club in right hand and apple in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 623f is an antoninianus of Gallienus (266 AD-268 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing right, holding club in right hand and apple in left hand.

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 623f?: RIC V Gallienus 623f is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (266 AD-268 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 623f.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 623f?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing right, holding club in right hand and apple in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.