How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 649?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Gallienus n. r. mit Strahlenkrone. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, nude except for flowing cloak, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 649?

RIC V Gallienus 649 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.67g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Mars reverse (RIC V 649)

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 649

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.67g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Drapierte Büste des Gallienus n. r. mit Strahlenkrone.

Reverse

MARS VICTOR

Mars, nude except for flowing cloak, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 649 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Mars, nude except for flowing cloak, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.67g, 20mm 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 649?: RIC V Gallienus 649 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 649.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 649?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste des Gallienus n. r. mit Strahlenkrone. with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, nude except for flowing cloak, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand with the inscription MARS VICTOR.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 649?: RIC V Gallienus 649 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.67g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.