What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 673a: Subtype 2?

RIC V Gallienus 673a: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.66g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus (RIC V 673a: Subtype 2)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 673a: Subtype 2

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Uncertain Value

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.66g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGVSTI

Hercules, standing right, holding club in right hand and lion-skin in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 673a: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Uncertain Value mint. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, holding club in right hand and lion-skin in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.66g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 673a: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 673a: 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 673a: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 673a: Subtype 2?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Hercules, standing right, holding club in right hand and lion-skin in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGVSTI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 673a: Subtype 2?: RIC V Gallienus 673a: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.66g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.