What is RIC V Gallienus 659?

RIC V Gallienus 659 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 659.

How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 659?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 659?

RIC V Gallienus 659 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.35g, diameter 23mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Legend reverse (RIC V 659)

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Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 659

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.35g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS P F AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI

Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 659 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD). The reverse depicts Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.35g, 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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What is RIC V Gallienus 659?: RIC V Gallienus 659 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 659.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 659?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath with the inscription S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 659?: RIC V Gallienus 659 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.35g, diameter 23mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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