Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 171

Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 171

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

255 AD-256 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG

Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VICTORIA AVGG

Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 171 is an antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

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) 171?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 171 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (255 AD-256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 171.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 171?: The obverse depicts Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.