RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 174f — Valerian Antoninianus
RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 174f · 256 AD-257 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG
Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIA GERM
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive
About This Type
This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 174f is an antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.73g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 174f?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 174f is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (256 AD-257 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 174f.
- How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 174f?
- 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; at her feet, captive with the inscription VICTORIA GERM. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 174f?
- RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 174f was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.73g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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