RIC V Gallienus 623f: Subtype 1 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 623f: Subtype 1 Gallienus reverse, Hercules, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing right, h... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 623f: Subtype 1
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
266 AD-268 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.3g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
11 h
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: Subtype 1 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. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.3g, 20mm 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 623f: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 623f: 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 623f: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 623f: Subtype 1?
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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 623f: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 623f: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.3g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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