Gallienus Antoninianus, Aequitas reverse
RIC V Gallienus 626fA: Subtype 1 · 260 AD-268 AD
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Obverse
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Reverse
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Obverse
GALLIENVS P F AVG
Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
AEQVITAS AVG
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus 626fA: Subtype 1 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD). The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.93g, 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 626fA: Subtype 1?
- RIC V Gallienus 626fA: Subtype 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 626fA: Subtype 1.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 626fA: Subtype 1?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription AEQVITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 626fA: Subtype 1?
- RIC V Gallienus 626fA: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.93g, diameter 21mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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