What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 654B: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 654B: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Roma (RIC V 654B: Subtype 2)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 654B: Subtype 2

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.5g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS P F AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

ROMAE AETERNAE

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 654B: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.5g, 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 654B: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 654B: 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 654B: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 654B: Subtype 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription ROMAE AETERNAE. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 654B: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 654B: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.5g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.