How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18?

The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in Vorderansicht nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Trophy between two captives with the inscription GERMANICVS MAX V.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18?

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.08g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Valerian Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18

Ruler

Valerian

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

258 AD-259 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Silver

Weight

4.08g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS P F AVG

Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in Vorderansicht nach r.

Reverse

GERMANICVS MAX V

Trophy between two captives

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18 is an antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD-259 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Trophy between two captives. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.08g, 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 Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18 is a Silver Antoninianus of Valerian (258 AD-259 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18?: The obverse depicts Drapierte Panzerbüste des Gallienus mit Strahlenkrone in Vorderansicht nach r. with the inscription GALLIENVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Trophy between two captives with the inscription GERMANICVS MAX V.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18?: RIC V Gallienus (joint reign) 18 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.08g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.