What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.14g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right

Reverse

PAX AVGG

Pax, draped, standing or walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155 is an antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing or walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.14g, 19mm 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) 155?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, draped, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing or walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription PAX AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 155 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.