RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1 Gallienus reverse, She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-268 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.65g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

AETERNITAS AVG

She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.65g, 22mm 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 628a: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 628a: 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 628a: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts She-wolf suckling Romulus and Remus with the inscription AETERNITAS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.65g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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