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.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 626fA: Subtype 1)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 626fA: Subtype 1

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.93g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

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), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. 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.

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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) struck at the Uncertain Value mint 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.