What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cC?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cC was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cC

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cC

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

254 AD-255 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.9g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI

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) 143cC 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 3.9g, 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.

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) 143cC?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cC is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (254 AD-255 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cC.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cC?: 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 CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cC?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 143cC was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.9g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.