RIC V Gallienus 656f: Subtype 2 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 656f: Subtype 2 Gallienus reverse, Stag, right Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 656f: Subtype 2
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-268 AD
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.4g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SAECVLARES AVG

Stag, right

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 656f: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD). The reverse depicts Stag, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.4g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 656f: Subtype 2?
RIC V Gallienus 656f: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 656f: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 656f: Subtype 2?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, 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 656f: Subtype 2?
RIC V Gallienus 656f: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.4g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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