What is RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2.

How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Stag, right with the inscription SAECVLARES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Stag (RIC V 656c: Subtype 2)

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.32g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SAECVLARES AVG

Stag, right

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD). The reverse depicts Stag, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.32g, 23mm 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 656c: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Stag, right with the inscription SAECVLARES AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 656c: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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