What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 653cB?

RIC V Gallienus 653cB was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Mercury reverse (RIC V 653cB)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 653cB

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.36g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PROVIDENTIA AVG

Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 653cB is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.36g, 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 653cB?: RIC V Gallienus 653cB is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Uncertain Value mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 653cB.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 653cB?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription PROVIDENTIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 653cB?: RIC V Gallienus 653cB was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.36g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.