RIC V Gallienus 667: Subtype 2 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC V Gallienus 667: Subtype 2 Gallienus reverse, Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding shield in ... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC V Gallienus 667: Subtype 2
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-268 AD
Mint
Uncertain Value
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.54g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS P F AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVG

Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding shield in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 667: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding shield in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.54g, 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 667: Subtype 2?
RIC V Gallienus 667: 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 667: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 667: Subtype 2?
The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding shield in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 667: Subtype 2?
RIC V Gallienus 667: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.54g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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