What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 649c: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 649c: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Mars (RIC V 649c: Subtype 2)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 649c: Subtype 2

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.75g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

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 649c: Subtype 2 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 3.75g, 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 649c: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 649c: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 649c: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 649c: Subtype 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right 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. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 649c: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 649c: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.75g, diameter 22mm, die axis 5 h, struck.