What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 655aB: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 655aB: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Roma (RIC V 655aB: Subtype 2)

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 655aB: Subtype 2

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.26g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, 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 655aB: 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 3.26g, 21mm 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 655aB: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 655aB: 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 655aB: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 655aB: Subtype 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription GALLIENVS 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 655aB: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 655aB: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.