RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cA — Valerian Antoninianus
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cA · 254 AD-255 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG
Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
IOVI CONSERVA
Jupiter, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at his feet, small figure of emperor
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cA is an antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at his feet, small figure of emperor. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.92g, 20mm 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cA?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cA is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cA.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cA?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at his feet, small figure of emperor with the inscription IOVI CONSERVA. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cA?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cA was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.92g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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