RIC V Gallienus 663c: Subtype 2 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 663c: Subtype 2 Gallienus reverse, Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in ri... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 663c: Subtype 2
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-268 AD
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.68g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVG

Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 663c: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD). The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.68g, 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 663c: Subtype 2?
RIC V Gallienus 663c: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 663c: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 663c: Subtype 2?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing or walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 663c: Subtype 2?
RIC V Gallienus 663c: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.68g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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