How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 102e?

The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

Gallienus Aureus, Mars reverse (RIC V Gallienus 102e)

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 102e

Ruler

Gallienus

Issued under

Valerian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

257 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM

Bust of Gallienus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS AVGG

Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 102e is an aureus of Gallienus, issued under Valerian (257 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 102e?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 102e is a Gold Aureus of Gallienus issued under Valerian (257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 102e.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 102e?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription VIRTVS AVGG. Portrait type: laureate.

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Gallienus Aureus, Mars reverse