RIC V Gallienus 642: Subtype 1 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 642: Subtype 1 Gallienus reverse, Jupiter, standing right, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand an... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 642: Subtype 1
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-268 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.58g
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

IOVI PATRI

Jupiter, standing right, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 642: Subtype 1 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.58g.

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 642: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 642: 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 642: Subtype 1.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 642: Subtype 1?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing right, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI PATRI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 642: Subtype 1?
RIC V Gallienus 642: Subtype 1 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.58g, die axis 6 h, struck.

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