What is RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1?

RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) 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.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 628a: Subtype 1)

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 628a: Subtype 1

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

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). 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.

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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) 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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